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Hane Usagi Kutani Ware Mug – Rabbit & Moon
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Kutani Ware • Rabbit & Moon Mug • 3.1 × 3.1 in / 8 × 8 cm • Ishikawa, Japan
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At 3.1 × 3.1 in (8 × 8 cm), the Hane Usagi Kutani Mug is compact enough for everyday tea or coffee while giving the rabbit-and-moon decoration enough space to remain clearly visible. The restrained gray, white, and gold palette makes the piece easy to combine with contemporary tableware, and the paper box gives it a natural gifting role.
Why You’ll Love It
Kutani ware mug with a distinctive rabbit-and-moon design.
Compact 3.1 × 3.1 in / 8 × 8 cm size for everyday tea or coffee.
Restrained gray, white, and gold palette works easily with contemporary tableware.
A quieter expression of Kutani rabbit-and-moon imagery
Product Description
The Hane Usagi Kutani Ware Mug pairs a compact everyday form with one of the most recognizable motifs in Japanese visual culture: the rabbit and the moon. White rabbits move across a softly mottled gray surface beneath a golden moon and fine grasses, creating a design that feels expressive without becoming overly ornate.
Measuring approximately 3.1 in in diameter × 3.1 in high (8 × 8 cm), the mug is sized for tea, coffee, and other everyday drinks. Its compact proportions keep the decorative surface visible while making the cup comfortable to hold and easy to use regularly.
The rabbit has long been associated with the moon in Japan, and the combination of moon, grasses, and leaping rabbits is especially connected with autumn moon-viewing imagery. Here, the restrained gray, white, and gold palette gives the motif a quieter character than the vivid colors often associated with Kutani ware.
Made in Japan in the Kutani ware tradition of Ishikawa Prefecture, the mug is intended for use as well as display. Slight differences in glaze tone and decorative detail may occur from piece to piece as part of the ceramic and finishing process.
Presented in a paper box, the mug makes a distinctive but practical gift for a tea or coffee drinker, a rabbit lover, or someone drawn to Japanese ceramics with symbolic decoration.
Design: Leaping white rabbits, golden moon, and grasses
Packaging: Paper box
Origin: Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan
Care instructions
Hand wash gently with warm water, mild detergent, and a soft sponge. Do not use in the dishwasher or microwave. Avoid abrasive cleaners, hard scouring pads, and sudden temperature changes. Dry thoroughly before storing.
Artisan & Craft
Kutani ware has been produced in Ishikawa Prefecture for centuries and is known for expressive overglaze decoration. While many Kutani pieces use vivid color, the Hane Usagi mug takes a more restrained approach: white rabbits and gold detailing stand against a mottled gray ground, giving the traditional rabbit-and-moon motif a softer, contemporary presence.
Note
Slight differences in glaze tone, surface, and decorative detail may occur from piece to piece as part of the ceramic production and finishing process.
Questions About This Piece
What is the rabbit-and-moon motif?
In Japan, rabbits have a long association with the moon. The combination of rabbits, grasses, and a golden moon is especially evocative of autumn moon-viewing imagery.
How large is the mug?
It measures approximately 3.1 in (8 cm) in diameter and 3.1 in (8 cm) high.
Does it match the Hane Usagi Matcha Bowl?
Yes. Both pieces use the same rabbit-and-moon visual theme, making them a natural coordinated pairing.
Can I use it in the dishwasher or microwave?
No. Hand wash gently with mild detergent and a soft sponge, and avoid microwave use to protect the decorative finish.
Kutani ware · Ishikawa, Japan
Kutani: Japan’s art of brilliant color
Kutani ware emerged in Ishikawa in the 17th century and became
celebrated for bold overglaze painting and an unmistakably rich use
of color. Its decorative language ranges from expressive nature motifs
to highly detailed compositions, giving Kutani porcelain a vivid
character unlike almost any other Japanese ceramic tradition.
17th-century rootsborn in Ishikawa
Kutani Gosaifive signature colors
Overglaze paintingbold, layered, expressive
Ishikawa · Hokuriku · Japan
Discover Kutani
Learn more about Kutani ware
What is Kutani ware?
Kutani ware is a tradition of Japanese porcelain associated with
Ishikawa Prefecture. It first developed in the 17th century and is
especially known for richly colored overglaze decoration, bold
compositions and a wide range of styles that evolved over several
centuries.
What are the five colors of Kutani ware?
The traditional Kutani palette is often referred to as Kutani Gosai,
or the five Kutani colors: red, yellow, green, purple and dark blue.
These vivid overglaze enamels are used in different combinations,
from dense decorative painting to more restrained contemporary work.
Where is Kutani ware made?
Kutani ware is associated with Ishikawa Prefecture in Japan’s
Hokuriku region, particularly the areas around Kaga, Komatsu and
Kanazawa. The original Kutani production began near present-day
Kaga in the mid-1600s.
Why does Kutani ware look so different from other Japanese porcelain?
Kutani is distinguished by its emphasis on decoration after the
porcelain body has been fired. Layers of colored enamel are applied
over the glaze, allowing artists to create saturated color, strong
outlines and highly expressive imagery. This gives Kutani ware a
more painterly and often more dramatic appearance than many other
Japanese porcelain traditions.
