{"product_id":"kutaniyaki-sake-cup-guinomi-sometsuke-botan-kiku","title":"Kutani Ware Sake Set: Guinomi, Ochoko, Chahai - Sometsuke, Hanamai, Peony, Chrysanthemum - Ceramics [Pre-order]","description":"\u003ch3\u003e【Pre-order Item】\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a pre-order item scheduled for delivery from late May to late September 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e【Product Description】\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is handcrafted using traditional Kutani ware techniques, with the hope of adding a touch of elegance to those precious, relaxing moments when enjoying sake or tea. This vessel can be used as a guinomi, ochoko, or tea cup.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is adorned with peonies, culturally considered very auspicious and known as the \"flower of wealth and honor\" or \"king of all flowers,\" and chrysanthemums, which symbolize Japan and are a dignified and elegant imperial crest, all depicted with sometsuke (underglaze blue) technique.\u003cbr\u003e\nFlowers are a motif that the artist has depicted in paintings for many years, and the delicate flowers dancing on the vessel express the emotion felt when seeing nature or something beautiful.\u003cbr\u003e\nEach piece is created improvisationally, without prior sketches, born from intuition, offering the charm of lively hand-drawn expressions where no two pieces are exactly alike.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis vessel has a beautiful, elegant appearance with a slightly tall form.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe painting is applied to a supreme quality base, crafted by a highly skilled master potter with extensive experience in creating the foundation for many renowned Kutani artisans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e■Size (approx.): Diameter 6.1 cm Height 6.1 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e■Weight (approx.): 60g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e■Material: Ceramic (pottery stone)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e■Comes in a paulownia wood box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e■Country of Manufacture: Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eArtist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHideyo Watanabe\u003cbr\u003e\n2012 Graduated from The Central Academy of Drama (China\/Beijing)\u003cbr\u003e\n2019 Graduated from Kutani-ware Technical Training Institute (Japan\/Ishikawa)\u003cbr\u003e\n2020 First solo exhibition at Nihonbashi Takashimaya\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStudied oil painting and traditional painting in Germany and Italy.\u003cbr\u003e\nLater moved to China, where she encountered ceramics while exploring Asian art.\u003cbr\u003e\nCurrently, she creates Kutani ware and paintings in Ishikawa Prefecture, exhibiting in solo and group exhibitions, and her works are permanently displayed at Isetan Shinjuku and Kataoka Kozando, among other locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e【Information Regarding Pre-order Items】\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour pre-order will be completed once you place your order through the cart.\u003cbr\u003e\nPayment is required in advance at the time of pre-order.\u003cbr\u003e\nSince each item is hand-painted, there may be slight individual differences in design and color. We kindly ask that only those who can entrust the fine details to the artist place an order.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease note that cancellations after placing an order cannot be accepted.\u003cbr\u003e\nIf you are ordering both in-stock and pre-order items, please add them to the same cart and place your order. We will ship according to the delivery schedule listed on each product page. In such cases, shipping will be charged for one order, and the pre-order item will be shipped free of charge.\u003cbr\u003e\nIn the unlikely event that production becomes impossible due to various circumstances, we apologize but we will issue a refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e【Care\/Handling Instructions】\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size: smaller;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDo not use in microwave ovens or dishwashers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAs it is ceramic, there is no need for kal-dama (pre-use sealing). Please wash with household detergent before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e【Please Understand】\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size: smaller;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDue to the handmade nature, sizes and shapes may vary slightly. Weights may differ by several tens of grams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDuring firing, tiny black components called iron powder in the clay may appear on the surface. There may also be slight indentations in the glaze (pinholes) or glaze drips. These are considered characteristics that arise from using natural materials and carefully handcrafting each piece. Products with such occurrences within a frequently observed range are considered authentic. We appreciate your understanding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rose of the Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54895423684899,"sku":null,"price":33000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/6646\/5059\/files\/IMG_1358.jpg?v=1775206620","url":"https:\/\/roseofthearts.com\/en\/products\/kutaniyaki-sake-cup-guinomi-sometsuke-botan-kiku","provider":"Rose of the Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}