Hachi-Kutani Wave Mount Fuji Sauce Plate MAKER_Aizen Kiln Choemon's playful illustration is a

Choemon's playful illustration is a wonderful example of how traditional Kutani ware meets modern design—one of its most attractive features

This chirori sake carafe is crafted from hammered tin

This octagonal jubako Bento box is the right size for two people and is filled with traditional Yamanaka lacquerware techniques

The swirling lines are accented with fine red details along the inner rim

At New Year's in Japan

Hachi-Kutani Wave Mount Fuji Sauce Plate MAKER_Aizen Kiln Choemon's playful illustration is aThis sauce plate showcases the design of Katsushika Hokusai's iconic print the Under the Wave Off Kanagawa. Katsushika Hokusai is one of the most renowned ukiyo e artists of the late Edo Period (16031868 CE). While Kutani Ware is loved for its vibrant colors, the hachi kutani series features sauce plates all in white. Thick overglaze paint with traditional Japanese paints brings out a sense of luxury. The porcelain is painted with an elegant