Purple Chrysanthemum Iron Teapot Sauce Plate the little frog suffices to

the little frog suffices to add a sense of humor to the drinking experience for the sake

finished with layered paints

making it a popular choice in restaurants throughout Japan and abroad

The light pink sakura flowers are highlighted on a shiny surface created by a coat of a lustrous glaze

giving the finish of this soup spoon a moderate thickness and beautiful luster

Purple Chrysanthemum Iron Teapot Sauce Plate the little frog suffices toThis Nambu ironware teapot is bright purple with a modern chrysanthemum motif design. Purple has long been revered in Japan as a "noble" or "mysterious" color. Chrysanthemums also have the same noble connotation. In Japanese culture, the chrysanthemum flower has great cultural significance. It has been used as a symbol of the Japanese imperial family for centuries, on the covers of Japanese passports, and as a decorative motif in traditional Japanese