Torch Brown Inlay on Black Plant Pot 3.1 In Hanazume while the handle’s smooth surface

while the handle’s smooth surface is adorned with the traditional ichimatsu checkered pattern—a motif long regarded in Japan as a symbol of prosperity and auspicious continuity

A soft glint of gold at the flower’s center adds a delicate contrast to the otherwise restrained palette

The elegant packaging also makes a lovely gift option

and plum—symbols of resilience and good fortune

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Torch Brown Inlay on Black Plant Pot 3.1 In Hanazume while the handle’s smooth surfaceA plant pot formed from the clay of Kusatsu on the shores of Lake Biwa, inspired by ancient pottery and modeled after the shape of a torch. A modern reinterpretation of Kusatsu ware, a pottery from 1,400 years ago, the aged looking patina evokes the passage of time. Left unglazed, this pot is decorated with a local Lake Biwa mud known as Seta Silt, whose high iron content creates the black hue. Additional mud sprayed on with a mister adds depth to the