Octagonal Teacup with Gold Plum Blossoms

This stately octagonal teacup depicts plum blossoms blooming in the workshop garden in early spring. The deep colored teacup features a gorgeous gold plum blossom design. This piece evokes the beauty of Japanese culture and the seasons. This piece was made by shaping a teacup on a potter's wheel and then pressing it with a spatula to form an octagonal shape, then carefully hand-painting the plum blossoms bit by bit before repeatedly firing it to completion. Painting with gold is technically difficult, so careful attention must be paid to temperature and humidity control during the process. It has a large capacity and keeps your drinks warm, so you can enjoy tea, coffee, and other drinks to your heart's content. It also makes a great gift. You can enjoy watching the color deepen as you use it. Size: Diameter 7.0cm, Height 10.0cm, Capacity 200cc, Weight 250g *Do not use microwaves, dishwashers, ovens, cleansers, nylon scrubbers, etc.