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Lunar Cup
$140.00
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Description
There is a quiet pleasure in beginning the day with an object that feels thoughtfully shaped. The Lunar Cup rests softly in the hand, its rounded form widening gently toward the rim, echoing the calm fullness of a moon at its brightest. Morning light settles easily along its satin surface, tracing the curve that defines the entire piece. The cup brings a sense of pause, a small, grounding presence amid the rhythm of daily routines.
In the evening, it shifts roles with the same ease. A warm drink, a conversation held a little longer, a moment of quiet after the day has settled, the Lunar Cup becomes a companion to these softer hours. Its silhouette feels familiar yet refined: a continuous gesture that moves from base to body to handle without interruption. Balanced in weight and proportion, it invites the hand to linger.
Designed to live in the everyday, the cup does not demand attention, yet it changes the atmosphere of the table. Whether placed beside a book, near a window, or shared in a gathering, it carries a quiet completeness. The form does what good objects do: it supports the moment, without insisting on itself.
* Size: Ø95x110H mm | Volumn: 250mm
details
Every piece is more than design, it is a story you are invited to continue.
Release
2007
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Finish
Matte
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Origin
Kyoto, JAPAN
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Process
Transmutation glaze
maintenance
Our pieces are made to last, but how you care for them is what gives them soul.
- Dishwasher & microwave safe; gentle cycles are best.
- Avoid metal utensils or rough sponges on the surface.
- After use, rinse and dry softly to preserve the glaze’s depth.
- For light stains, soak briefly with baking soda and warm water.
Inspiration
Objects are not trophies. They are the quiet witnesses to how you live.
In East Asian paintings, the moon rarely appears as a perfect circle. It is often suggested instead, by a curved stroke, a softened edge of cloud, or the way light thins as it leaves the frame. What stays with us is not the whole moon, but its quiet outline against the night.
For the moments when light, shadow,
and the everyday quietly align.
The Artisan Behind
For over three decades, Kyoto porcelain master Mitsutaka Shirakawa has worked almost exclusively in white clay and controlled, minimal silhouettes. His practice is grounded in repetition, small adjustments, and an almost architectural attention to proportion.
