Flower and Bird Mug ORIGIN_Metal Craft Artisans use a pointed bamboo

Artisans use a pointed bamboo tool to carve petals one by one from a lump of porcelain clay

symbolizes longevity in Japanese culture

the petals transform from sharp

There are matching cups and rice bowls to make a full set with the "Playful Rabbit" motif

Flower and Bird Mug ORIGIN_Metal Craft Artisans use a pointed bambooAn exquisite porcelain mug cup adorned with a captivating dance of birds and flowers, rendered in calming blue tones that evoke a sense of tranquility. It displays an exquisite gradation, painted carefully by skilled craftspeople using brushes soaked in cobalt pigment, allowing the dye to flow naturally onto the porcelain. The dye "sinks" into the clay creating a gentle and soft shade of blue. The outlines are drawn swiftly with precision and care