Premium Japanese Camellia Sakazuki Sake Cup Set - Handcrafted Ceramic Tea Cup for Traditional Sake Ceremonies, Gift for Tea Lovers - Perfect for Japanese Tea Parties, Sake Tasting & Home Decor

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Featuring the distinctive nami-yu glaze, derived from the ashes of the Kyoto forest, this pair of sake cups boasts a natural clay color of creamy-white, illuminated by the exquisite camellia design.

The mesmerizing paintwork that graces these sake cups is the handiwork of individual Japanese-style painters, each striving for a depth and originality that transcends the norms of decoration. The petals boast a singular embossed and lustrous finish, offering a striking counterpoint to the leaves' subtle, watercolor shades—a flourish indicative of the painters' profound proficiency in Japanese artistic traditions.

The intricacy of painting directly on a bisqued cup challenges even the most skilled artisans. As paint is swiftly absorbed by the clay, the art of underglaze painting emerges in muted tones of blue and brown, exuding a soft, subdued essence. This absorption results in a clearer, more transparent finish, accentuating the fine brushwork. This contrasts with the more potent hues of overglaze painting.