Kutani Ware Porcelain Cup, Moon Rabbit, 330ml

At a glance

• Three white rabbits leap beneath a gold moon, drawing on Japan’s familiar moon rabbit imagery
• Mottled grey porcelain looks softly textured but feels smooth when held
• Matching Moon Rabbit mug and oval plate continue the same scene across a tea setting

Three white rabbits move across a mottled grey ground beneath a broad gold moon, with fine grasses running around the cup.

The scene connects with a familiar image in Japan. The markings on the moon have traditionally been imagined as a rabbit, often shown pounding mochi, and rabbits remain closely associated with autumn moon viewing.

The restrained palette gives the imagery room to stand out. White rabbits and fine gold details sit clearly against the grey porcelain, while the surface has a small tactile surprise: it looks softly textured but feels smooth in the hands.

At approximately 330ml, the handleless form works naturally for green tea, hojicha, black tea, coffee or herbal drinks. Holding the porcelain directly also makes its smooth finish part of the experience rather than something noticed only visually.

The same Moon Rabbit scene continues across a matching mug and oval plate, allowing the motif to appear across a setting without every piece needing the same shape.