{"product_id":"japanese-kaiha-guinomi-sake-cup-nishikawa","title":"KIYOMIZU WARE SAKE CUP - KAIHA (海波) | NISHIKAWA","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA bold expression of one of Japan’s most recognisable natural motifs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDeep cobalt waves rise across the white porcelain, capturing the movement and energy of the sea in a distinctly Japanese composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKaiha (海波)\u003c\/strong\u003e takes the movement of the sea and reduces it to a bold, rhythmic composition of blue, white and black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSweeping waves rise around the cup in layers of deep cobalt and softer blue, outlined with expressive dark lines and broken by white foam. Rather than pursuing the extraordinary decorative density of pieces such as \u003cem\u003eKinsai Hanazume\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eKinsai Nejirikomon\u003c\/em\u003e, this design relies on \u003cstrong\u003estrong shapes, fluid brushwork and contrast\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eViewed from different sides, the scene changes. On one side, tall waves surge upwards; on another, the composition becomes quieter, with smaller waves appearing beneath a pale blue sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe hand-painted character is particularly visible at close range. Variations in the blue pigment, irregular outlines and subtle differences between individual cups give the waves a sense of movement that a perfectly repeated pattern would lose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt is a comparatively simple piece within this collection — but also an immediately recognisable expression of Japanese ceramic design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eSummary\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBold and expressive, Kaiha captures the movement of the Japanese sea through flowing hand-painted waves, rich cobalt tones and the individual character of Kiyomizu ware.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePRODUCT DETAILS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand: NISHIKAWA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e 海波\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRomanised Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kaiha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sake Cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kyo Ware \/ Kiyomizu Ware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKiln:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kōhō Kiln (光抱窯)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kyoto, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotif:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese Waves \/ Sea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColours:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cobalt Blue, Pale Blue, White \u0026amp; Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandcrafted:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individual variations in colour, brushwork and pattern placement are natural characteristics of each piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCare: \u003c\/strong\u003eHand wash only. Not suitable for Microwave, dishwasher, freezer, oven, or direct flame use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eEach piece is handcrafted, with slight variations in form and texture. 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