Ceramic mug featuring stylized butterfly illustrations – Kamisaka Sekka, 1903

This ceramic mug features the reproduction of a study of butterflies with angular outlines by the artist Kamisaka Sekka. Enhanced with Japanese calligraphy characters, the composition stands out for its great graphic rigor and subtle shades of brown and beige. This pattern reflects careful chromatic research and the finesse of Japanese line work.

Published in 1903 in the collection Chō senshu, this plate illustrates the spirit of the Rinpa movement in the Meiji era. Kamisaka Sekka reinvents naturalist observation through assertive geometric stylization and elegant economy of means.

Ideal for punctuating daily coffee or tea breaks, this illustrated mug will delight lovers of Japanese woodblock prints and decorative art. A functional object that brings a touch of art history to the daily routine.