Japan Blue Flower and Bird Kobachi Small Bowl Easy to Hold is made from Akita cedar—one

is made from Akita cedar—one of Japan's most renowned woods

yagasuri (arrow)

This Japanese flat sake cup from Kinzan Kiln's "Shu-Gu" series has an elegant and timeless appeal

Accentuated with gold leaf applied in a single

Unofu glazed sauce container with lid

Japan Blue Flower and Bird Kobachi Small Bowl Easy to Hold is made from Akita cedar—oneThe sides of the bowl are shaped like the petals of a flower giving the bowl an elegant look. Items with distinctive curves such as this bowl are made by first making a base by pressure casting and then carved by skilled craftsman to give the final refined touch. The inside is decorated with traditional Japanese motifs. The bamboos represent strength, the Japanese pampas grass represent vitality and the peonies are meant to cast off evil spirits. This