Description
each one casting a unique brilliance
Revered in Japanese calligraphy and cultural expression
This collection reflects the philosophy of Guenæ l Nicolas
symbolizing his unwavering bravery
worked one figure at a time by craftspeople who have dedicated their practice to this art
HIRADO KOHSYO DANEMON Kiln Mikawachi Ware Tea Cup with Lid / 平戸洸祥団右ヱ門窯 菊花飾湯呑み AS-6 each one casting a uniqueThe story of Mikawachi ware () began in 1598 in the hills above Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture (). For generations, its porcelain was created for the lords of the Hirado domain and as prestigious presentation pieces, rather than for ordinary commercial production. The expectation was always exceptional craftsmanship, and this freedom to work without prioritising speed or cost shaped Mikawachi ware into something extraordinarily delicate and