Vine & Flower Arabesque Medium Mug (Red) - Crafted By Tokushichi Kiln Rice Bowls & Bowls Underglaze painting at this scale

Underglaze painting at this scale requires patience: the pattern must be complete before the pot enters the kiln

A lacquered fork brings the warmth of traditional craft to a Western form

Material: Japanese pottery (ceramic)

The urushi finish is built up over a wooden base — the color consistent

Size: ∅9 × H8

Vine & Flower Arabesque Medium Mug (Red) - Crafted By Tokushichi Kiln Rice Bowls & Bowls Underglaze painting at this scalePainted entirely by hand, this mug carries the mark of a practiced brush the pattern applied one piece at a time, each stroke placed by feel as much as memory. No two pieces come out quite the same. Tokushichi Kiln works in Saga, Japan, forming and painting each mug by hand. The process is unhurried each piece is made individually, one at a time, and the maker's attention shows in the way the mug sits in the hand. Japanese ceramics have been treasured