Obori Soma Ware Double Layer Horse Pair Tea Cup / 大堀相馬焼 ペアカップ 湯呑 nov.6 Sitting between soft plum blossom

Sitting between soft plum blossom pink and a deeper plum hue

cool quality that feels like the first properly warm morning after a long winter

The kiln is known for its pure white porcelain and exceptionally delicate blue painting

Her simple yet profound presence has made her an international symbol of happiness and a cultural staple for all ages

5 cm (mouth)

Obori Soma Ware Double Layer Horse Pair Tea Cup / 大堀相馬焼 ペアカップ 湯呑 nov.6 Sitting between soft plum blossomFor more than 350 years, Obori Soma ware () has been crafted in Namie, Fukushima, Japan. It is recognised by three distinctive features: a hand painted galloping horse inspired by the regions centuries old horse culture; a soft, bluish celadon glaze covered with a delicate network of fine crackles known as *aohibi*, or blue crackle; and its remarkable double walled construction. By joining two vessels together before firing, artisans create a hollow