Touan Kiln Flower Crystalline Glaze Tea Cup - White / 京・清水焼 花結晶釉 湯呑み K8-1209-IN USE such as Christmas ornaments

such as Christmas ornaments

Ishikawa prefecture

Designed and hand-cut by Dentō Kōgeishi Certified Traditional Artisan Satoshi Nabeya (伝統工芸士・鍋谷聰)

traditionally used to carry wine

■ Size: 9 cm X 9 cm X 1

Touan Kiln Flower Crystalline Glaze Tea Cup - White / 京・清水焼 花結晶釉 湯呑み K8-1209-IN USE such as Christmas ornamentsFounded in 1922 in the historic Higashiyama Senny ji () area of Kyoto, Touan Kiln () is a respected kiln of Kyo Kiyomizu ware (), known for its refined colours, strength, and continuous pursuit of innovation. The kiln was established by Toshio Dobuchi (), originally a master Kyoto roof tile craftsman. The region surrounding Touan was historically rich in clay, and his technical skill was widely recognised even the Japanese Gallery of the Tokyo