A work that expresses the joy of a starry sky.

A Galaxy of All Creation
Working from the oil-spot tenmoku technique that warlords and men of letters — Oda Nobunaga and Toyotomi Hideyoshi among them — revered as a vessel of the nobility in the age of the warring states, Shinemon, master of Arita ware, created his own galaxy of all creation. The mug carries platinum at the rim, signifying happiness without end.

Modern, and Grand
The lip is finished with platinum, lavish and beautiful, giving the piece a grand, modern air suited to the present day. It is a work full of the power to move those who look at it, fitting for a high-end way of living.

Made to Be Used
There is room for large ice, and the stylish, beautiful porcelain surface satisfies the pleasure of ownership. It brings a sense of occasion to the office or the home, and suits a cold drink after a day’s work.

Modern, with the Dignity of a Great Name
Modern, yet carrying the dignity of a distinguished name — a masterwork expressed through high technique and honest making.

Beauty of Use
A piece that carries the beauty of use, and can be used whatever the occasion.

About Arita Ware
Arita ware is the origin of Japanese porcelain. In 1616, under the rule of the Saga domain lord Naoshige Nabeshima, pottery stone was found in what is now Saga Prefecture and production began. Because the wares were made in Arita and shipped from the port of Imari, they are also known as Imari ware. Carried to Europe by the Dutch East India Company — the only trading partner permitted during Japan’s period of national seclusion — the porcelain was called “white gold” and furnished the courts of royalty and nobility.

What Is Tenmoku?
Tenmoku is a family of dark iron glazes that came to Japan from China and has been prized in the tea world for centuries. Yuteki tenmoku — oil-spot tenmoku — takes its name from the crystals that surface during firing and scatter across the black glaze like drops of oil on water. Several such bowls are designated National Treasures of Japan.

Why a Paulownia Box
Paulownia wood is light, resists moisture and insects, and moves with changes in humidity — which is why it has been used in Japan for centuries to store what is valuable. A piece delivered in a paulownia box arrives ready to give, and the box itself is part of the gift.

Contents and Dimensions
Mug × 1, booklet, paulownia box.
Height: 9cm, Mouth diameter: 7.8cm / Capacity: 260ml, Weight: 270g
As each piece is handmade, slight variations in size may occur.