Inuyama Ware Inuyama Ware Kiln Takeyama Pottery Set of 5 teacups Unused The main characteristic of Inuyama ware is the gorgeous "Unkindete" (cloud and brocade hand), which depicts cherry blossoms and autumn leaves simultaneously, and is a colorful pottery that combines simplicity and elegance. It developed under the protection of the lord of Inuyama Castle during the Edo period, incorporating Chinese styles while adding Japanese expressions, and is still passed down as a traditional craft today. Main Features Unkindete: A technique of depicting cherry blossoms and autumn leaves (maple) on a single vessel, derived from a poem in the "Kokin Wakashu" (Collection of Ancient and Modern Japanese Poetry), and characterized by a powerful expression that makes use of negative space. Feels good in the hand and is light. You can feel the good quality of the pottery ❤️ The cherry blossoms and golden maple patterns are tasteful and wonderful ❤️ Listed for 3800 yen for 2 pieces on other major used site. Reference photo 12. It's a great deal as it is offered at a very low price ❤️ We also have many other famous brand tableware, vases, antique tableware, and antiques at super special prices, so please take a look ❤️