Obori Soma Ware Double Layer Horse Pair Tea Cup / 大堀相馬焼 ペアカップ 湯呑 HY-G39 'The Great Wave off Kanagawa

'The Great Wave off Kanagawa (神奈川沖浪裏)'

it's small enough to tuck into a gift box but sturdy enough to become a quiet fixture of the daily tea ritual

■ Self-assemble is not required

bringing an added sense of depth and presence

Obori Soma Ware Double Layer Horse Pair Tea Cup / 大堀相馬焼 ペアカップ 湯呑 HY-G39 'The Great Wave off KanagawaFor more than 350 years, Obori Soma ware () has been crafted in Namie, Fukushima, Japan. It is recognised by three distinctive features: a hand painted galloping horse inspired by the regions centuries old horse culture; a soft, bluish celadon glaze covered with a delicate network of fine crackles known as *aohibi*, or blue crackle; and its remarkable double walled construction. By joining two vessels together before firing, artisans create a hollow