Handpainted Seigaiha Wave Sake Cup By Katsuko Kinoshita 46

This Hasami ware sake cup by Katsuko Kinoshita is decorated with a seigaiha, (blue wave) pattern. This delicate piece adds warmth to the dining table while encouraging a precious moment of appreciation for the unique textures of the glaze and firing process.

About Hasami ware

Hasami ware is understood to have begun in the late 16th century, when the lord of the Omura Domain participated in Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s invasion of Korea and brought back Korean potters upon his return.

By the early Edo period, local kilns were producing porcelain bowls, plates, sake flasks and other everyday vessels. Among the best known were sturdy bowls decorated in an underglaze of blue. Used to serve food and sake to people aboard boats docking at the wharves of Osaka, these became known as kurawanka bowls.

Care and use

[Use] Perfect for enjoying sake and other beverages, whether for your evening drink or when entertaining guests.

[Directions] Do not use in the microwave or dishwasher. Avoid sudden cooling, sudden heating, and heavy impact. After use, hand-wash with a soft sponge.

Material: Pottery clay

Size: Diameter 5.5cm x Height 6cm

Weight: 65g

Capacity: 72ml