Touan Kiln Flower Crystalline Glaze Tea Cup - Blue / 京・清水焼 花結晶釉 湯呑み Whisk Inspired by the art of

Inspired by the art of folded paper (Origami)

Each detail

Its presence complements the blossoms

a species of cypress native to central Japan in East Asia

adorned with a delicate camellia flower

Touan Kiln Flower Crystalline Glaze Tea Cup - Blue / 京・清水焼 花結晶釉 湯呑み Whisk Inspired by the art ofFounded in 1922 in the historic Higashiyama Senny ji () area of Kyoto, Touan Kiln () is a respected kiln of Kyo Kiyomizu ware (), known for its refined colours, strength, and continuous pursuit of innovation. The kiln was established by Toshio Dobuchi (), originally a master Kyoto roof tile craftsman. The region surrounding Touan was historically rich in clay, and his technical skill was widely recognised even the Japanese Gallery of the Tokyo