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Coffee Cup - Platypus by Takunobu Sawada

Coffee Cup - Platypus by Takunobu Sawada

Regular price ¥3,850 JPY
Regular price Sale price ¥3,850 JPY
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Realistic, yet somehow endearing.
Take a moment to relax with your favorite cup.

Takanobu Sawada is a potter who has his studio in a satoyama (village-surrounding forest) in Nantan City, Kyoto.

Surrounded by rich nature, he creates ceramic pieces adorned with animals that are both realistic and warm.

Each piece is meticulously formed, and the shape is carved out with usability in mind when held.

The soft, milky white kohiki (slipware) body enhances the gentle texture unique to pottery.

Pottery with the warmth of handmade craftsmanship

The animal patterns are not painted with a brush, but rather created by scratching away the kohiki body.

Each line has movement, resulting in a unique and warm artistic quality.

Takanobu Sawada, whose father is a Kyoto ware and Kiyomizu ware potter, has been familiar with pottery since childhood and already has 20 years of experience in pottery making.

He is a craftsman with solid skills who has reached the level of a veteran in his 30s.

With his youthful sensibility and refined skills, Mr. Sawada creates original pottery unique to Kyoto.

Please experience its charm in your daily life.

 

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Comment from the Owner

This is a small, beautiful mug cup with a slender silhouette.

Its wide handle and lightweight construction make it easy to pick up and use, which is its charm.

Find your favorite animal and enjoy it as your everyday cup.

 

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Takunobu Sawada

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Gift box (paper)

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Dimensions & Weight

Edge diameter 175
Width (including handle) 100
Height 91 (mm)

210 g

※Due to the handmade nature, there may be individual variations.

Ceramic Type & Care

Ceramic Type: Pottery underglaze painting

Care Instructions

Microwave safe
Dishwasher safe
Oven not recommended

※Details about the types of ceramics can be found here.

Shipping Information

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  • Free shipping
  • Ships within 1-4 days
  • Delivered by Yu-Pack (Japan Post)

[Outside Japan]

  • Flat rate shipping fee of 1,000 yen
  • Free shipping on purchases over 20,000 yen (or equivalent in other currencies)
  • Ships within 1-4 days

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