Twilight Fuji – Seagull Tenmoku Jianzhan Tea Cup, Hand-Painted Mount Fuji & Seagull Design

Texture & Material
A twilight canvas unfolds in cobalt-blue glaze, soft and luminous as evening sky. Against this backdrop, hand-painted strokes reveal snow-capped Mountain in the distance, while white seagulls glide across the horizon—a fleeting moment of nature, captured in porcelain permanence. The iron-rich clay beneath anchors the scene, grounding sky and mountain with quiet depth.

The Alchemy of Creation
Fired at 1260–1280°C in controlled reduction, the base glaze achieves its serene blue through cobalt oxide (CoO) fused with silica. Titanium-rich slip provides the snowy translucence of Fuji’s peak, while hand-brushed kaolin washes form the pale silhouettes of seagulls. The iron content of the clay body subtly darkens at the rim, framing the painted scene like a scroll.

Perfect Pairings
• Green Tea
• Cold sake or plum wine
• Light seafood dishes or seaweed salad

Specifications
Diameter: 9 cm
Capacity: 100 ml
Height: 6 cm

Care: Hand-wash only; avoid extreme temperature changes.

Note: Each hand-painted motif varies—every seagull’s flight path and every twilight shade makes each cup a one-of-a-kind landscape.