Ginsai Kutani Ware Tea Set

Set includes tea pot and 2 cups. Tea pot has a 13.5 oz. capacity Ginsai means ‘silver color’ in Japanese, and it refers to the delicate technique of putting silver leaf onto ceramics then glaze on top of it before firing. Ginsai become popular when potters experimented with putting a simple and beautiful design onto ceramics, and they found that this appealed to both Japanese and Western tastes. The craftsmen will spray the paint over the top of the silver leaf, allowing for a consistent and delicate color that could not be achieved by using a traditional brush. This particular design was created over ten years ago, it is still just as popular. Gorgeous Kutani porcelain ware tea set. Kutani is Japan’s important cultural treasure. Within Japanese culture, celebrations are linked with red and white plums – which makes this sake set the perfect present for someone who will be celebrating a graduation, promotion, marriage, or really anything! Tea cup measures H: 3.15" Diameter: 2.85" NOT