Nabeshima Chinese Flowers Sakazuki Flat Sake Cup Restocked by infusing the leaves slowly

by infusing the leaves slowly with hot water at about 60°C (140°F)

It also works wonderfully for holding noodle dipping sauces or as a versatile substitute for a small bowl

this bowl is versatile and functional

This elegant white porcelain teapot showcases the sometsuke technique

The hand-painted indigo stripes along the edge add a subtle

Nabeshima Chinese Flowers Sakazuki Flat Sake Cup Restocked by infusing the leaves slowlyThis sakazuki flat sake cup is carefully decorated with the traditional karakusa, Chinese flowers, design using extremely fine brush strokes drawn by skilled craftsmen. The karakusa pattern is a floral pattern that was popular during the Tang Dynasty in China and was influenced by and prized in Japan during the Nara Period (710794 CE). It is a gorgeous design created by combining several types of plant motifs such as lotus flowers, palmettes, and