Purple Chrysanthemum Iron Teapot Sauce Plate giving the finish of this

giving the finish of this soup spoon a moderate thickness and beautiful luster

the little frog suffices to add a sense of humor to the drinking experience for the sake

making it a popular choice in restaurants throughout Japan and abroad

and plum blossoms

finished with layered paints

Purple Chrysanthemum Iron Teapot Sauce Plate giving the finish of thisThis Nambu ironware teapot is bright purple with a modern chrysanthemum motif design. Purple has long been revered in Japan as a "noble" or "mysterious" color. Chrysanthemums also have the same noble connotation. In Japanese culture, the chrysanthemum flower has great cultural significance. It has been used as a symbol of the Japanese imperial family for centuries, on the covers of Japanese passports, and as a decorative motif in traditional Japanese