Shoebill Soup Cup MAKER_Tosen Kiln introducing silver beneath a translucent

introducing silver beneath a translucent glaze to create compositions marked by restraint

You can enjoy the company of playful rabbits

and in the hands of the emperor is a scepter called a shaku

Skilled craftsman finishes each piece by hand to create a truly unique pattern

Kutani ware is characterized by its colorful overglaze called gosai (five-colored) and is painted with bold yet detailed designs with thick layers of paint to give the decorations a three-dimensional look

Shoebill Soup Cup MAKER_Tosen Kiln introducing silver beneath a translucentThis soup cup features the striking presence of the shoebill, rendered in a palette of gentle, muted tones across the interior base and exterior side of the cup using the technique of Japanese paper dyeing, or washi zome. Because each bird is meticulously painted by hand, every piece possesses a slightly different expression, a unique charm that ensures your cup is the only one of its kind in the world. The artistry is elevated by delicate gold