Grey and gold butterfly illustrated mug by Kamisaka Sekka

This ceramic mug highlights a reproduction of a butterfly chromatic study designed by Japanese artist Kamisaka Sekka. The sparse composition plays on grey and gold shades, structured by a column of calligraphic characters. The strength of the line and the sense of purity give this naturalist plate great visual harmony.

Taken from the collection Chō senshu published in Kyoto in 1903, this illustration testifies to the revival of the Rinpa school. Kamisaka Sekka combines the observation of nature with a keen sense of the decorative, transforming a scientific plate into a poetic and resolutely modern motif.

Suited for daily use for coffee or tea at the office, this mug allows you to appreciate the delicacy of Japanese printmaking throughout the day. It also makes a wonderful gift idea for fans of classical Japanese art.