Tokusa Yunomi Japanese Teacup 6.1 fl oz Mokubei A great deal of skill

A great deal of skill is required to make the dots the same size

This stunning akae-style Japanese bowl showcases intricate hand-painted details characteristic of the Iidaya/akae style of Kutani ware

The contrast between stillness and movement

This rectangle-shaped

Tokusa Yunomi Japanese Teacup 6.1 fl oz Mokubei A great deal of skillThis is a standard sized Japanese teacup. Thin and light, it is easy to hold and perfect for daily use with its classic tokusa pattern. The dimpled part at the top makes it easy to hold and does not feel hot. Beloved since the Edo period (16031868 CE), this pattern of straight vertical lines is inspired by the Japanese plant tokusa, known in English as rough horsetail. It is regarded as a symbol of growth and prosperity as it grows unwaveringly