Torch Brown Inlay on Black Plant Pot 3.1 In Hanazume while the handle’s smooth surface

while the handle’s smooth surface is adorned with the traditional ichimatsu checkered pattern—a motif long regarded in Japan as a symbol of prosperity and auspicious continuity

and plum—symbols of resilience and good fortune

and scroll

The spout makes it easy to transfer freshly ground sesame seeds or sauces into another dish

creating a comforting and elegant atmosphere for your dining room or home bar

Torch Brown Inlay on Black Plant Pot 3.1 In Hanazume while the handle’s smooth surfaceA plant pot formed from the clay of Kusatsu on the shores of Lake Biwa, inspired by ancient pottery and modeled after the shape of a torch. A modern reinterpretation of Kusatsu ware, a pottery from 1,400 years ago, the aged looking patina evokes the passage of time. Left unglazed, this pot is decorated with a local Lake Biwa mud known as Seta Silt, whose high iron content creates the black hue. Additional mud sprayed on with a mister adds depth to the