Hachi-Kutani Cobblestone Sauce Plate MAKER_Marui one of the most notable

one of the most notable design of Kutani ware which has been handed down the Taisho period (1912–1926 CE)

The metallic-colored rim and carved arabesque pattern enhance the simple white porcelain texture

This ochoko sake cup features plums and chrysanthemums

The cherry bark is carefully peeled off from the trunk and left to dry in the shade for a year or two to remove the moisture

The soft curves created by the katauchi molding technique are elegant and

Hachi-Kutani Cobblestone Sauce Plate MAKER_Marui one of the most notableThis cute flower shaped white sauce plate has an ishidatami (cobblestone) pattern which is believed to bring good luck in terms of eternity, development, expansion and prosperity because of its continuity. This cobblestone pattern was also adopted as the emblem for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. While Kutani ware is loved for its vibrant colors, the hachi kutani series features sauce plates all in white. Thick overglaze paint with traditional Japanese