{"title":"Statement Pieces — Collector's Ceramics","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand-painted Kutani, Arita and Hasami ware — heirloom teapots, sake sets and collector's tea sets, each made in Japan. The pieces our customers treasure most, and the ones worth gifting.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kutani-ware-sake-set-red-white-plum-design","title":"Kutani Ware Sake Set with Tray - Red \u0026 White Plum Design","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Kutani-ware sake set with tray — a tokkuri (sake carafe), two ochoko (cups), and a lacquered presentation tray — hand-painted with a red and white plum-blossom motif by Yoshinori Fukuda.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKutani porcelain has been made in Ishikawa prefecture for 360 years, and the five-colour overglaze palette (red, green, yellow, purple and blue) is its defining feature. Yoshinori Fukuda is a Kutani master craftsman whose work hand-applies that palette with delicate brushwork. Plum blossom (\u003cem\u003eume\u003c\/em\u003e) is the first flower of the Japanese year, blooming in February before the cherry — a symbol of resilience, renewal and good fortune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 sake carafe (tokkuri)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 sake cups (ochoko)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 lacquered presentation tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGift box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's good about it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-painted red and white plum-blossom overglaze in classic five-colour Kutani style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes lacquered tray for serving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBy Kutani master craftsman Yoshinori Fukuda\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes in a presentation gift box — ready for special occasions, weddings, anniversaries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Ishikawa prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Kutani porcelain (lacquered tray)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Sake set with tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign: Red and white plum-blossom motif\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraftsman: Yoshinori Fukuda\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Ishikawa prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade in Ishikawa, Japan.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yoshinori Fukuda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46622559404260,"sku":"CRM-SAKE-129","price":275.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/2190\/3332\/files\/Sake_Set_plum_design_Kutaniware.jpg?v=1756904546"},{"product_id":"kutani-ware-couple-teacups-set-of-2-golden-clouds-cherry-blossoms-and-mt-fuji-design","title":"Kutani Ware Couple Teacups Set of 2 - Golden Clouds, Cherry Blossoms and Mt. 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Fuji for steadiness, sakura for renewal, golden clouds for good fortune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set is a \u003cem\u003emeoto yunomi\u003c\/em\u003e — the traditional Japanese pairing of two slightly different-sized teacups (a larger one and a smaller one), traditionally given as a wedding gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's good about it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-painted set of 2 yunomi teacups in meoto pairing (one larger, one smaller)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGolden cloud, sakura and Mt. Fuji motif\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverglaze painting in Akae and Ko-kutani techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBy Yoshinori Fukuda — a designated Traditional Craftsman of Kutani ware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes in a presentation gift box — ready for weddings, anniversaries or housewarmings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Kutani porcelain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Yunomi teacup set (meoto, 2 pieces)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign: Golden clouds, cherry blossoms and Mt. 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Each mug is hand-painted: the cobalt blue wave is laid down in layered brushwork over white porcelain, with the small wooden boats and the distant Mt. Fuji painted in by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHokusai's woodblock print was published around 1831 as part of the \u003cem\u003eThirty-six Views of Mount Fuji\u003c\/em\u003e series. 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The result is a soft, textured background that catches the light in subtle ways. Layered over it, gold-leaf arabesque vines render Tessen flowers (clematis), a Japanese symbol of perseverance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe teapot has a built-in ceramic strainer at the spout and is sized for 1–2 servings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's good about it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e360ml capacity, built-in ceramic strainer — right for 1–2 cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-painted aochibu (blue dot) background — each dot applied individually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold-leaf Tessen (clematis) floral overlay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignificant labour per piece — a technique that takes years to master\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBy Toujudo Kiln, Nomi City, Ishikawa prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 360ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Kutani porcelain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Teapot (kyusu) with built-in strainer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecoration: Aochibu (blue dot) + Tessen floral in gold leaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKiln: Toujudo Kiln (陶寿堂)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Nomi City, Ishikawa prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade in Ishikawa, Japan.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KUTANIYAKI TOUJUDOU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46730741580004,"sku":"CRM-TEAWARE-162","price":180.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/2190\/3332\/files\/kutani-ware-aochibu-tea-pot-tessen-and-blue-dots-design-hd.png?v=1776426530"},{"product_id":"kutani-ware-aochibu-matcha-bowl-tessen-and-blue-dots-design-抹茶碗青粒鉄仙","title":"Kutani Ware Aochibu Matcha Bowl - Tessen and Blue Dots Design","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 12cm hand-painted Kutani-ware matcha bowl in the rare \u003cem\u003eaochibu\u003c\/em\u003e (blue-dot) technique with a Tessen (clematis) gold-leaf floral overlay — by Toujudo Kiln. Comes in a wooden gift box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAochibu\u003c\/em\u003e (青粒 — \"blue grain\") is a Kutani decoration technique developed in the Taishō era (1912–1926): hundreds or thousands of tiny blue enamel dots are painted by hand, one at a time, each the same size, evenly spaced. The result is a soft, textured background that catches the light. Gold-leaf Tessen (clematis) arabesque vines sit over it — a Japanese symbol of perseverance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bowl is sized for a working matcha chawan — 12cm diameter × 7.6cm height — designed for whisking matcha and serving it in the traditional Japanese style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's good about it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12cm diameter × 7.6cm height — traditional matcha chawan proportions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-painted aochibu (blue dot) background — each dot applied individually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold-leaf Tessen (clematis) floral overlay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes in a wooden gift box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBy Toujudo Kiln, Nomi City, Ishikawa prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 12cm (⌀) × 7.6cm (H)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Kutani porcelain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Matcha bowl (chawan)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecoration: Aochibu (blue dot) + Tessen floral in gold leaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKiln: Toujudo Kiln (陶寿堂)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging: Wooden gift box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Nomi City, Ishikawa prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade in Ishikawa, Japan.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KUTANIYAKI TOUJUDOU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46736014770404,"sku":"CRM-TEAWARE-164","price":180.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/2190\/3332\/files\/kutani-ware-aochibu-matcha-bowl-tessen-and-blue-dots-design-hd.png?v=1776426545"},{"product_id":"arita-ware-teacup-saucer-set-pink-sakura-cherry-blossom-design","title":"Arita Ware Teacup \u0026 Saucer Set - Pink Sakura (Cherry Blossom) Design","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hand-painted Arita-ware teacup and saucer set by Tasei Kiln — a shallow cup with a hidden surprise: when you pour a drink in, the petals of a cherry blossom appear in the surface of the liquid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasei Kiln is an Arita-based ceramics manufacturer in Saga prefecture (Kyushu). The cup is moulded with a subtle blossom shape on the inside base; fill it about two-thirds and the petals reveal themselves. The saucer doubles as a small cake plate. Works for tea, espresso, coffee or clear soups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's good about it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCup-and-saucer set with hidden sakura petal reveal when filled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-painted pink sakura motif on lightweight Arita porcelain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShallow cup suits tea, coffee, espresso, or clear soup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaucer doubles as a small cake or sweets plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs with the matching Tasei Kiln sakura teapot (sold separately)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBy Tasei Kiln, Arita (Saga prefecture)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Arita porcelain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Teacup \u0026amp; saucer set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign: Pink cherry blossom (sakura) with hidden petal reveal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKiln: Tasei Kiln\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Arita, Saga prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade in Arita, Japan.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tasei Kiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46775351181540,"sku":"CRM-TEAWARE-177","price":119.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/2190\/3332\/files\/arita-ware-teacup-saucer-set-pink-sakura-cherry-blossom-design-hd.png?v=1776426630"},{"product_id":"arita-ware-tea-set-grape-leaves-bunny-design","title":"Arita Ware Tea Set - Grape Leaves \u0026 Bunny Design","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 3-piece Arita-ware tea set — a kyusu teapot with built-in strainer and two matching sencha cups — hand-painted with grape leaves and a rabbit-shaped lid knob.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNanpu is an Arita-based ceramics manufacturer in Saga prefecture (Kyushu), where Japanese porcelain has been made for over 400 years. The set pairs trailing grape-leaf motifs in soft green with the rabbit (\u003cem\u003eusagi\u003c\/em\u003e), a Japanese symbol of good fortune and playfulness. The lid knob is sculpted as a small rabbit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's good about it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet of 3: kyusu teapot with built-in strainer + 2 sencha cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-painted grape-leaf motif with rabbit-shaped lid knob\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft green tones on lightweight Arita porcelain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood-safe; dishwasher safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBy Nanpu, Arita (Saga prefecture)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Arita porcelain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Tea set (3 pieces: teapot + 2 sencha cups)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign: Grape leaves with rabbit lid knob\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProducer: Nanpu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Arita, Saga prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade in Arita, Japan.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nanpu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46787476226276,"sku":"CRM-TEAWARE-179","price":160.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/2190\/3332\/files\/arita-ware-tea-set-grape-leaves-bunny-design-hd.png?v=1776426644"},{"product_id":"arita-ware-bunzan-teapot-hand-painted-blue-peony-with-gold-accents","title":"Arita Ware Bunzan Teapot - Hand-Painted Blue Peony with Gold Accents","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 420ml hand-painted Arita-ware teapot — cobalt blue peony with gold accents — by Bunzan Kiln in Arita, Saga prefecture, where Japanese porcelain has been made for over 400 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBunzan Kiln (文山窯, established 1953) decorates its work with the \u003cem\u003eicchin\u003c\/em\u003e technique: raised lines of slip glaze piped on by hand, like fine icing on a cake. The result is a peony that lifts off the surface of the porcelain with real depth, edged in gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe peony (\u003cem\u003ebotan\u003c\/em\u003e) is the king of flowers in Japanese culture, painted here on lightweight Amakusa-stone porcelain. Generous 420ml capacity for daily tea or serving guests; built-in strainer in the spout to keep loose leaf out of the cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's good about it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-painted blue peony with gold accents, raised \u003cem\u003eicchin\u003c\/em\u003e technique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e420ml capacity — right for a single pot or two cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in strainer in the spout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound form with curved handle; comfortable to pour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes in its own gift box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBy Bunzan Kiln (est. 1953), Arita, Saga prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 420ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Arita porcelain (Amakusa stone)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Teapot (kyusu)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign: Hand-painted blue peony with gold accents (icchin technique)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKiln: Bunzan Kiln\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Arita, Saga prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade in Arita, Japan.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bunzan Kiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46788138402020,"sku":"CRM-TEAWARE-180","price":160.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/2190\/3332\/files\/arita-ware-bunzan-teapot-hand-painted-blue-peony-with-gold-accents-hd.png?v=1776426651"},{"product_id":"arita-ware-bunzan-cup-saucer-set-hand-painted-blue-peony-with-gold-accents","title":"Arita Ware Bunzan Cup \u0026 Saucer Set - Hand-Painted Blue Peony with Gold Accents","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hand-painted Arita-ware cup and saucer set — cobalt blue peony with gold accents — by Bunzan Kiln in Arita, Saga prefecture, where Japanese porcelain has been made for over 400 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBunzan Kiln (文山窯, established 1953) decorates its work with the \u003cem\u003eicchin\u003c\/em\u003e technique: raised lines of slip glaze piped on by hand. The peony lifts off the porcelain with real depth, edged in gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set pairs a comfortable handled cup with a matching saucer, and arrives in a gift box. Works equally for tea or coffee — the saucer also doubles as a small dish if you want to separate them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's good about it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-painted blue peony with gold rim, raised \u003cem\u003eicchin\u003c\/em\u003e technique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight Amakusa-stone porcelain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComfortable handled cup; matching saucer doubles as a small dish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes in its own gift box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBy Bunzan Kiln (est. 1953), Arita, Saga prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Arita porcelain (Amakusa stone)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Cup \u0026amp; saucer set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign: Hand-painted blue peony with gold accents (icchin technique)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKiln: Bunzan Kiln\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Arita, Saga prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade in Arita, Japan.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bunzan Kiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46788195975396,"sku":"CRM-TEAWARE-181","price":105.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/2190\/3332\/files\/arita-ware-bunzan-cup-saucer-set-hand-painted-blue-peony-with-gold-accents-hd.png?v=1776426660"},{"product_id":"arita-ware-tea-set-pastel-sasanqua-camellia-design","title":"Arita Ware Tea Set - Pastel Sasanqua Camellia Design","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hand-painted Arita-ware tea set — pastel sasanqua camellia design in soft red, blue and green — by Bunzan Kiln in Arita, Saga prefecture, where Japanese porcelain has been made for over 400 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBunzan Kiln (文山窯, established 1953) decorates its work with the \u003cem\u003eicchin\u003c\/em\u003e technique: raised lines of slip glaze piped on by hand, which give the petals genuine three-dimensional texture. The sasanqua (\u003cem\u003esazanka\u003c\/em\u003e) is a winter-flowering camellia, painted here in muted pastel tones with a subtle lustre overglaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set pairs a kyusu teapot with built-in spout strainer and matching teacups — sized for two or three drinkers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's good about it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-painted pastel sasanqua camellia in raised \u003cem\u003eicchin\u003c\/em\u003e technique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKyusu teapot with built-in spout strainer; matching teacups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft pastel palette with a luster overglaze finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight Amakusa-stone porcelain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes in its own gift box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBy Bunzan Kiln (est. 1953), Arita, Saga prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Arita porcelain (Amakusa stone)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Tea set (kyusu teapot + teacups)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign: Pastel sasanqua camellia (icchin technique)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKiln: Bunzan Kiln\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Arita, Saga prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade in Arita, Japan.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bunzan Kiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46788367548644,"sku":"CRM-TEAWARE-182","price":245.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/2190\/3332\/files\/arita-ware-tea-set-pastel-sasanqua-camellia-design-hd.png?v=1776426666"},{"product_id":"arita-ware-fan-shaped-plate-crane-design","title":"Arita Ware Fan-Shaped Plate - Crane Design","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fan-shaped (\u003cem\u003eogi-gata\u003c\/em\u003e) Arita-ware plate hand-painted with a crane (\u003cem\u003etsuru\u003c\/em\u003e) motif — by Kouraku Kiln, one of Arita's oldest active kilns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKouraku Kiln (交楽窯) was established in 1865 in Arita, Saga prefecture — the town in Kyushu where Japanese porcelain began in the early 1600s. The fan shape is a traditional Japanese form: a flat porcelain piece cut to resemble a folded paper fan, used for serving small dishes or as a display plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crane is one of Japan's most enduring auspicious motifs — a symbol of longevity, prosperity and good fortune, often given at weddings, retirements and New Year. Painted here in delicate overglaze on white porcelain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's good about it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFan-shaped (ogi-gata) Arita porcelain plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-painted crane (tsuru) motif — a Japanese symbol of longevity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRight for sweets, small side dishes, osechi (New Year food) or display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood-safe glaze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBy Kouraku Kiln (est. 1865), Arita, Saga prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Arita porcelain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Fan-shaped decorative\/serving plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign: Crane motif\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKiln: Kouraku Kiln (est. 1865)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Arita, Saga prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade in Arita, Japan.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kouraku Kiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47080545222884,"sku":"CRM-PLT-200","price":120.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/2190\/3332\/files\/arita-ware-fan-shaped-plate-crane-design-hd.png?v=1776426773"},{"product_id":"arita-ware-tea-set-kyusu-teapot-sencha-cups-3pcs-in-camellia-design","title":"Arita Ware Tea Set - Kyusu Teapot \u0026 Sencha Cups in Camellia Design (3pcs)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 3-piece Arita-ware tea set — a kyusu teapot with built-in strainer and two matching sencha cups — hand-painted with white and red camellia (\u003cem\u003etsubaki\u003c\/em\u003e) flowers on a deep ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNanpu is an Arita-based ceramics manufacturer in Saga prefecture (Kyushu). Camellia (\u003cem\u003etsubaki\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of Japan's auspicious flowers — it blooms proudly through winter, when other plants are dormant, and is associated with perseverance, vitality and good fortune. Painted here in white and red on a rich dark base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's good about it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet of 3: kyusu teapot with built-in strainer + 2 sencha cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-painted white and red camellia (tsubaki) motif\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKyusu strainer keeps loose leaf out of the cup; ready for repeat infusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight, translucent Arita porcelain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood-safe throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBy Nanpu, Arita (Saga prefecture)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Arita porcelain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Tea set (3 pieces: teapot + 2 sencha cups)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign: Camellia (tsubaki) — white and red on deep ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProducer: Nanpu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Arita, Saga prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade in Arita, Japan.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nanpu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47080819228900,"sku":"CRM-TEAWARE-202","price":150.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/2190\/3332\/files\/arita-ware-tea-set-kyusu-teapot-sencha-cups-3pcs-in-camellia-design-hd.png?v=1776426792"},{"product_id":"arita-ware-kingfisher-soy-sauce-dispenser","title":"Arita Ware Kingfisher Soy Sauce Dispenser","description":"\u003cp\u003eA soy-sauce dispenser shaped like a \u003cem\u003ekawasemi\u003c\/em\u003e — the kingfisher — from Yamachu's bird series, made in Arita, Saga prefecture, where Japanese porcelain has been produced for over 400 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kingfisher is a bird of good fortune in Japan, associated with happy marriages and the granting of long-held wishes — which makes this little jug a quietly meaningful gift. It is as practical as it is charming: the spout is shaped to pour cleanly and stop without dripping, so no saucer is needed underneath. Choose from three hand-finished colourways — a blue kingfisher, a red kingfisher, or the richly patterned brocade (\u003cem\u003enishikihana\u003c\/em\u003e) kingfisher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's good about it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoy-sauce dispenser modelled on the kingfisher (kawasemi)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrip-stopping spout — pours cleanly, no saucer needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree colourways: blue, red, or brocade kingfisher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA bird of good luck — a meaningful gift for weddings and new homes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrowave and dishwasher safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBy Yamachu, Arita (Saga prefecture)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Arita porcelain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Soy-sauce dispenser (seasoning container)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: approx. 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The monotone glaze is finished by hand with a scatter of silver dots across the belly. Like the rest of the series, it is a working soy-sauce jug: the spout is shaped to pour cleanly and stop without dripping, so it needs no saucer beneath it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's good about it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoy-sauce dispenser modelled on a penguin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrip-stopping spout — pours cleanly, no saucer needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-finished monotone glaze with silver belly dots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA charming gift or a quiet character piece for the table\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrowave and dishwasher safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBy Yamachu, Arita (Saga prefecture)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Arita porcelain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Soy-sauce dispenser (seasoning container)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: approx. 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This set draws on \u003cem\u003etsukimi\u003c\/em\u003e — the Japanese autumn tradition of moon-viewing — and its companion folklore of the rabbit who lives on the moon. The little rabbits make it a warm set for slow autumn evenings, and a popular gift. Pour warm or cold sake from the tokkuri into the matching pair of cups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's good about it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSake set of 3: one tokkuri flask + two cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorated with moon-viewing (tsukimi) rabbits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresented in a gift box — ready to give\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSized for two — an easy set for a shared drink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBy Nanpu, Arita (Saga prefecture)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Porcelain (Hasami \/ Arita ware)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Sake set (3 pieces: 1 tokkuri + 2 cups)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTokkuri: approx. 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The teapot's built-in strainer holds the loose leaf back for a clean pour and easy re-steeping. The two cups carry a small surprise inside — one finished with a blue line around the rim, the other with a red line — so each drinker has their own. A charming set for a relaxed pot of tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's good about it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet of 3: kyusu teapot with built-in strainer + 2 cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-painted three-cats motif\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCups lined inside in blue and red — one each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrainer keeps loose leaf out of the cup; ready for repeat infusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresented in a gift box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBy Nanpu, Arita (Saga prefecture)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Porcelain (Arita \/ Hasami ware)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Tea set (3 pieces: teapot + 2 cups)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeapot: approx. ⌀103 mm, H100 mm, approx. 350 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCups: approx. ⌀70 × H79 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign: Three cats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging: Gift box included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade in Japan.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nanpu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49020010103012,"sku":"CRM-TEAWARE-301","price":220.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/2190\/3332\/files\/12953590_1.jpg?v=1779717702"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/2190\/3332\/collections\/Sake_Set_plum_design_Kutaniware.jpg?v=1780131636","url":"https:\/\/www.konbini.com.au\/collections\/statement-pieces-collectors-ceramics.oembed","provider":"Konbini","version":"1.0","type":"link"}