Spring and Autumn Style [Coffee Cup and Saucer]

The design on the white porcelain is a poetic expression of cherry blossoms in spring, autumn leaves in fall, and evergreen pine trees, a design that is unique to the Japanese appreciation of the four seasons. The elaborate painting and vivid colors of this reissued series, based on coffee cups from the Meiji era, are said to be a testament to the high level of Arita-yaki techniques of the time. The vivid indigo color gives the cups a dignified look, while the cherry blossom color gives them a lovely expression, making the design enjoyable in a variety of ways, depending on how you coordinate them.