Gion Weeping Sakura Mug MAKER_Baizan Kiln This is a sauce plate

This is a sauce plate featuring sumo wrestlers

The center of the bowl is designed with plants painted in an elegant blue color

The golden sky enhances the design

which develops a deep blue color and also appears pale green when exposed to sunlight

The running water represents purity and is said to send off evil spirits

Gion Weeping Sakura Mug MAKER_Baizan Kiln This is a sauce plateThe image of the graceful weeping sakura, cherry blossoms, of Gion, Kyoto is depicted on this mug from Tosen Kiln. Weeping cherry blossoms are one of the representative flowers of Kyoto, and express Kyoto's unique atmosphere. The pink and pale green of the cherry blossoms beautifully decorate the yellowish cream white color of the Kiyomizu ware base. The rounded shape of the mug gives an overall gentle impression and adds depth to the cherry blossoms.