Gion Weeping Sakura Katakuchi Sake Carafe MAKER_Choemon adorned with natural ash markings

adorned with natural ash markings

Ingeniously designed

combining the Shigaraki style yakishime (high-fired unglazed ceramics) and the traditional somenishiki

is a depiction of Mt

" and nimono "simmered food

Gion Weeping Sakura Katakuchi Sake Carafe MAKER_Choemon adorned with natural ash markingsThe image of the graceful weeping sakura, cherry blossoms, of Gion, Kyoto, is depicted on this Katakuchi sake carafe 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 carafe gives an overall gentle impression and adds depth