Auspicious Pattern Sakura-Shaped Bowl Dianthus The deep blue color comes

The deep blue color comes from the signature technique seen on "Old Imari" pieces called "sometsuke" where a blue and white glaze is the first given to the product

Bamboo chopsticks are moderately light and very easy to hold

and it is also resistant to breakage even if dropped

an auspicious symbol that wards off evil

The shades of blue in the karako motifs exhibit an exquisite gradation

Auspicious Pattern Sakura-Shaped Bowl Dianthus The deep blue color comesThis blue and white bowl features exquisite sometsuke designs in blue and white with colored details hand painted by master craftsman Yamamoto Choza. The bottom of the bowl is adorned with a flower and bird motif, while the exterior is lavishly decorated with traditional auspicious patterns across its entirety. The intricacies of each design invite a closer look. The porcelain base is crafted using the katauchi technique. A smooth layer of clay is