White Crane Platter DESIGN_Akae This tea set

This tea set

Originally designed as a bowl for Japanese sweets

such as family happiness

and “good education”

the crane is revered as a symbol of longevity and prosperity

White Crane Platter DESIGN_Akae This tea setThis beautifully crafted platter features the design of two cranes facing each other. The pine trees and waves drawn in the background are common sights on the coast of Japan where pine trees are often planted. It is an eye catching plate with beautiful colors and bold composition of Kutani color. It is hand painted by brush, using Japanese paint called wa enogu which is one of the remarkable elements of Kutani ware, as you can see the painted part is