Gion Weeping Sakura Medium Bowl ORIGIN_Hasami Ware adding elegance to any table

adding elegance to any table setting

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This small plate is shaped like a sword guard (tsuba)

The matte glaze and the petal motif on the lid of this shiboridashi ceramic Japanese teapot lend it an elegant

It is commonly used for drinking water

Gion Weeping Sakura Medium Bowl ORIGIN_Hasami Ware adding elegance to any tableThe image of the graceful weeping sakura, cherry blossoms, of Gion, Kyoto, is depicted on this bowl from Tosen Kiln. Weeping cherry blossoms are one of the representative flowers of Kyoto, and express Kyoto's unique atmosphere. The pink and pale green of the cherry blossoms beautifully decorate the yellowish cream white color of the Kiyomizu ware base. Crafted in the shape of a delicate plum flower, the rounded edges of the bowl give an added element