{"product_id":"seikou-kiln-lucky-cup","title":"Kutani Ware Lucky Cup, Four Patterns","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Kutani yaki (九谷焼) porcelain, Seikou Kiln, Ishikawa Prefecture; part of Seikou's Kissyo (吉祥), meaning good fortune, cup collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Four traditional patterns to choose from: Neko (cat), Umekiku (plum and chrysanthemum), Tsubaki (camellia), or Chidori (plover and wave)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Approx. 8.2cm diameter x 6.5cm high; hand wash recommended\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour patterns share this cup, part of Seikou's Kissyo range, a name that simply means good fortune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeko \u003c\/strong\u003e(cat) curls across the cup, a familiar good luck figure kept by homes and shopfronts alike as a welcoming sign.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUmekiku \u003c\/strong\u003e(plum and chrysanthemum) pairs two flowers long seen together in Japanese design, ume for quiet resilience, kiku for longevity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTsubaki \u003c\/strong\u003e(camellia) is one of Japan's earliest flowers to bloom, opening while winter still has a grip on the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChidori \u003c\/strong\u003e(plover and wave) is one of Japan's oldest good luck patterns, birds crossing rough water together long standing for a household that gets through hard times side by side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKutani yaki began in Japan's early Edo period, in the 17th century, in Kutani village in what is now Ishikawa Prefecture, a coloured porcelain tradition now some 350 years old. Seikou Kiln opened in 1935 in Terai, Ishikawa, continuing the styles of the painters who came before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt this size, it suits a measure of sake, a small pour of whisky, or a compact teacup for a quick, strong brew rather than a full pot's worth. Umekiku and Chidori are also sold as matching sets:\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/iromizu.co.uk\/products\/seikou-kiln-umekiku-set?variant=54315033526615\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUmekiku set\u003c\/a\u003e: plate, mug, lucky cup and rice bowl\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/iromizu.co.uk\/products\/seikou-kiln-ishidatami-set?variant=54315151819095\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIshidatami set\u003c\/a\u003e: plate, mug and rice bowl\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/iromizu.co.uk\/products\/seikou-kiln-chidori-set?variant=54315102798167\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChidori set\u003c\/a\u003e: plate, lucky cup and rice bowl\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seikou Kiln 青郊窯","offers":[{"title":"Neko","offer_id":54311719764311,"sku":"CUG-CER-KUT-SKK-002-CAT","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Umekiku","offer_id":54311719797079,"sku":"CUG-CER-KUT-SKK-002-PCH","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tsubaki","offer_id":54311719829847,"sku":"CUG-CER-KUT-SKK-002-CAM","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Chidori","offer_id":54311719862615,"sku":"CUG-CER-KUT-SKK-002-CHI","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC05653.jpg?v=1786399485","url":"https:\/\/iromizu.co.uk\/products\/seikou-kiln-lucky-cup","provider":"iromizu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}