Hachi-Kutani Mandala Sauce Plate Hydrangea This kobachi small bowl features

This kobachi small bowl features a vibrant turquoise glaze

The accompanying sake cup can double as the cap of the tokkuri (Japanese sake carafe

inviting atmosphere

The lion's mouth is designed to open

a metalworking workshop in Niigata Prefecture

Hachi-Kutani Mandala Sauce Plate Hydrangea This kobachi small bowl featuresThis sauce plate features a delicate mandala pattern in soft white. A mandala is a geometric arrangement of symbols. In various spiritual traditions, mandalas are used to focus attention, provide spiritual guidance, and support meditation. While Kutani Ware is loved for its vibrant colors, the hachi kutani series features sauce plates all in white. Thick overglaze paint with traditional Japanese paints brings out a sense of luxury. The porcelain is