Name: Hasami Porcelain Cup Gosu - Tokusa
Brand: Kihara
SKU: 8104070009576
Price: 28.00 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

This skilfully painted cup features a blue pattern achieved through gosuzome (a dying technique using gosu, a distinctive blue pigment). The hand-painted lines vary in thickness, creating rich depth in the shades of blue. The straight stretching lines depict a growing scouring rush, forming a familiar striped pattern that embodies the warmth and texture characteristic of folk pottery. Produced in Hasami, Nagasaki Prefecture, the rounded shape is designed to fit comfortably in the hand, with a wall thickness that is ideal for enhancing the drinking experience.

Do not use if cracks, chips or breaks appear.

Do not expose to an open flame or put inside an oven.

Although the base is polished, take care not to drag across surfaces in order to avoid scratching.

Suitable for microwave and dishwasher.

There may be fine hairline cracks in the glaze: this is part of the design and occurs due to the difference in shrinkage rate in clay and glaze.

There is iron powder in the glaze which can result in black spots.

Avoid sudden temperature changes, such as immersing the heated cup in cool water, to prevent cracking.

Size : φ8.2 x H8.5cm

Kyūshū and Okinawa

This is Japan’s south-west region including the island of Kyūshū and the sub-tropical island chain of Okinawa. Kyūshū was an early centre of Japanese civilization, and offers many historic treasures, modern cities and volcanic natural beauty. It is home to the ports of Kagoshima, Nagasaki and Fukuoka, the porcelain manufacturing centre in Arita and the Tanegashima Space Center launch site.