Grand Cup / Urushi Mirror Finish / Large

The Obsidian Mirror Cup — A Symphony of Reflection

Experience a breathtaking fusion of traditional craftsmanship and playful design with this premium porcelain cup. The deep, obsidian-black surface is meticulously finished to a flawless, mirror-like gloss. This intentional canvas is designed to capture and reflect the intricate patterns of its accompanying saucer, bringing the hidden details of the artwork to life upon the cup’s exterior as you lift it. Complete with a gracefully detailed handle that serves as an exquisite accent, this cup transforms every sip into an interactive visual masterpiece.

Note: Each piece is meticulously hand-painted, one by one, by our master craftspeople, ensuring your item is truly a one-of-a-kind treasure.

Width：10cm
Depth：7.7cm
Height：7.5cm
Weight：130g

Clay

KIZAWA

KYO WARE & KIYOMIZU WARE

About 1,200 years ago / 800s / Heian Period (794–1185)

Kyoto ceramics reach back to kilns operating before and during the Heian period, then expanded with tea culture in the Muromachi and Momoyama eras. In the seventeenth century, Nonomura Ninsei perfected brilliant overglaze decoration, followed by innovators such as Ogata Kenzan, Okuda Eisen and Aoki Mokubei, whose diverse approaches shaped today’s Kyo and Kiyomizu ware.

In Japan, these ceramics are famous precisely because there is no single fixed style. Tea bowls, kaiseki dishes and everyday tableware may use overglaze painting, blue-and-white decoration, gold, sancai-inspired color and many other techniques. The craft sits at the heart of Kyoto’s culture of pairing vessels with cuisine and tea.

The surprising point is that Kyoto was never defined by a single major clay deposit. Potters drew on materials such as Amakusa porcelain stone, techniques arriving from other regions, and the tastes of artists and patrons gathered in the capital. Freedom from one local material helped make Kyoto ceramics unusually hybrid and stylistically diverse.

Individual Differences

As each piece is individually handcrafted, slight variations in color, pattern, shape, and texture may occur. These subtle differences are a natural characteristic of handcrafted works, making each piece truly unique. We hope you will enjoy these individual variations as part of the beauty and character of Japanese craftsmanship.

Production Time

If an item is not currently in stock, it may be made to order by the artisan. As each piece is carefully handcrafted, production may take several months depending on the item and the artisan's schedule. We appreciate your patience and understanding.