Description

These cups portray young Chinese children of Tang-dynasty China. We give a modern twist to this traditional motif, which was only allowed to be produced by an imperial Hirado-clan kiln in Nagasaki during the Edo period, and reproduce the copperplate transfer printing techniques of the Meiji period. The pattern is printed onto Japanese paper, which is then transferred to the surface of the ceramic via transfer paper and fired at low temperatures. One of the characteristics of copperplate transfer printing is the blurring, blotting, bleeding, or other discoloration of the porcelain. We ask that you enjoy these subtle differences as charming quirks to the products. In China, it is believed that the lion dance brings people good fortune and wards off evil.

ELEMENTS

Fire, Earth

MATERIALS

Porcelain

DIMENSIONS 

Diameter: 3 3/16"
Height: 2 7/16"

USE & CARE

• Dishwasher safe
  
• Not for use in oven
• Microwave safe