Sometsuke Small Flower Tea Pot (B) glass ware Glass artist Takeyoshi Mitsui’s works

Glass artist Takeyoshi Mitsui’s works have a calming effect on the viewer through his distinctive use of color and form

He begins with a white glaze typical of Hagi ware as the base and then applies an ash glaze over it

and meticulously handpainted by the artisans from Riso Porcelain

Cup φ75 x H55mm

An artisan specializing in this process is called “kijishi” or a woodturner using special customized turning tools resulting in wooden vessels of the highest quality

Sometsuke Small Flower Tea Pot (B) glass ware Glass artist Takeyoshi Mitsui’s worksThis charming porcelain teapot is adorned with a delicate blue floral pattern, hand painted in the traditional sometsuke (blue and white) style. The intricate repetition of blossoms creates a tapestry like texture, evoking the image of a miniature flower garden. Its rounded body, gently curved spout, and graceful handle come together to form a soft and harmonious silhouette. Area: Imari, Saga Prefecture Brand: Bunshogama Material: Porcelain Size: 127