Beer Cup - YAKISHIME

This Black Satsuma Beer Cup features a high-fired, unglazed finish known as "Yakishime." Unlike standard pottery, this method skips the glass glaze, firing the clay at intense temperatures to achieve a robust, natural texture. Pouring beer into this vessel creates a rich, creamy foam that significantly enhances the flavor and drinking experience.

Choose from four distinct motifs: Dragonfly, Rapeseed Blossom, Wheat, or Human Figure, each meticulously depicted on both the front and back. The Dragonfly pattern represents progress and success because dragonflies only fly forward, making this cup a meaningful gift for celebrations or professional milestones.

- Yakishime (High-Fired Unglazed Ceramic)
Enjoy the authentic texture and raw earthy feel of Black Satsuma clay, preserved without a glass glaze.

- Black Satsuma
Known affectionately as "Kuromon," Black Satsuma is a traditional pottery finished with a deep black glaze. While White Satsuma was reserved for the nobility, Black Satsuma flourished as a durable and beloved daily ware for the people.

- Naeshirogawa Ware
As the oldest and most historic of the three surviving lineages of Satsuma ware, this style is a registered trademark of the Araki Pottery Kiln.