Lustrous Pink Sakura Japanese Teacup CATEGORY_Interior-Table Runner The paintwork is done by

The paintwork is done by individual Japanese-style painters

"Maki-e" is a lacquerware decoration technique in which design is drawn in lacquer

with the five petals carefully layered next to each other

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

The rabbit is a symbol of progress in Japan

Lustrous Pink Sakura Japanese Teacup CATEGORY_Interior-Table Runner The paintwork is done byThis is a small charming ceramic Japanese teacup decorated with four beautifully painted sakura (cherry blossom) flowers on its sides. The light pink sakura flowers are highlighted on a shiny surface created by a coat of a lustrous glaze. At Tasei Kiln, two skilled female artisans with over 40 years of experience paint intricate and graceful patterns, and coat each item with a luster glaze. Their special technique gives the teacup a luxurious and