Sakura and Wind Pattern Copper Tea Canister MAKER_Ri Sanpei Kiln The skilled brushwork exudes a

The skilled brushwork exudes a sense of dynamism

rough finish accented with a subtle gold hue

It has a congratulatory auspicious design of seigaiha (blue ocean waves)

Sakura(cherry blossoms) is one of the most popular flower among Japanese people because of their elegant atmosphere and the impression of bright spring time

Sakura and Wind Pattern Copper Tea Canister MAKER_Ri Sanpei Kiln The skilled brushwork exudes aThis copper tea canister made by Seigado, a metalworking workshop in Niigata Prefecture, features a purple gold color. Each piece is handmade using the traditional hammering technique of tsuiki. The upper lid has an incised sakura pattern. The lid has a double structure with another copper plate under the incised pattern. The pattern and coloring are named kazemon (wind pattern) to evoke the image of wind flowing in a purple gold color. This copper