Gion Weeping Sakura Mug Natural This slender single flower vase

This slender single flower vase is a wonderful piece that adds the simple beauty of a single flower to a table

blends Japan's rich cultural legacy with artistic sophistication

and the simple spout design makes it easy to clean

Tame-nuri is a finishing technique that utilizes the transparent suki-urushi lacquer

The tip is not sharp

Gion Weeping Sakura Mug Natural This slender single flower vaseThe image of the graceful weeping sakura, cherry blossoms, of Gion, Kyoto is depicted on this mug from Tosen Kiln. Weeping cherry blossoms are one of the representative flowers of Kyoto, and express Kyoto's unique atmosphere. The pink and pale green of the cherry blossoms beautifully decorate the yellowish cream white color of the Kiyomizu ware base. The rounded shape of the mug gives an overall gentle impression and adds depth to the cherry blossoms.