Bizan Kiln Hokusai Wave Kutani Japanese Rice Bowl Aochibu The stem of the cup

The stem of the cup is also decorated with a detailed pattern in akae style

Made of Kutani porcelain

Whether filled with fresh blooms or displayed on its own

Both plum blossoms and arabesque are auspicious motifs

Bizan Kiln Hokusai Wave Kutani Japanese Rice Bowl Aochibu The stem of the cupThis bowl has a painting of Hokusai's "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" and it features a warm handicraft shape and a unique foot design. Throughout his life, Hokusai painted waves as the main subject of his paintings along with Mount Fuji. Hokusai's expression of the ever changing movement of water captures the hearts of those who see it, even in modern times. Each piece is handcrafted by an artisan of Kutani ware. It is painted with Japanese color