Kutani ware Small Plate - Sunny Cats / 九谷焼 小皿 K7-610 Tenju is not simply matcha—it

Tenju is not simply matcha—it is a rare expression of harmony

Comfortably weighted with a stable base

as winter blankets the land in snow

5 cm x 8 cm (H) x 8

while the lattice and yamaji patterns strike a harmonious balance between the ivory ground and painted areas

Kutani ware Small Plate - Sunny Cats / 九谷焼 小皿 K7-610 Tenju is not simply matcha—itKutani ware() is a traditional craft of Ishikawa prefecture() with a history of over 360 years. The beauty of nature, brilliant colour and fine calligraphy are the key features of this style of Japanese pottery. Camellia has long been a representative of noble flowers in the tea ceremony, and therefore, it was used to design many teawares. As the whole piece is handmade in Japan, slight irregularities in size, glaze, colour and texture might occur and