KOBEI Kiln Aoyu Cat Ornament - Black Mini / 幸兵衛窯 青釉オーナメント n1.1.26 Each jug and sake cup

Each jug and sake cup has a beautiful and natural flow of glaze on the surface

partly due to its non-mainstream status and the time and effort required for its production

introduced by Shiro Mizuta in 1913

The Milky Way

as it serves a functional purpose in the crafting process

KOBEI Kiln Aoyu Cat Ornament - Black Mini / 幸兵衛窯 青釉オーナメント n1.1.26 Each jug and sake cupFounded in 1804 in Tajimi City, Gifu Prefecture, Kobei Kiln () has long played a vital role in preserving the Mino ware tradition and once served as an official supplier to Edo Castle. Now led by the eighth generation Kato Ryotaro (), the kiln has earned global acclaimincluding recognition as a Living National Treasurefor its exceptional craftsmanship and revival of ancient techniques. The kiln continues to shape future artisanseach piece is