Grey and Gold Stylized Butterfly Illustrated Mug by Kamisaka Sekka

This ceramic mug features a careful reproduction of a Japanese color study by Kamisaka Sekka. The composition depicts streamlined butterflies in shades of grey enhanced with golden details, accompanied by calligraphic characters. The precision of the plate and the sobriety of the line reflect the refinement of the Rinpa movement.

Published in 1903 in the famous collection Chō senshu, this illustration is part of the revival of decorative arts in the Meiji era. A major figure in modern Japanese printmaking, the artist combines a geometric vision of nature with Japan's traditional pictorial heritage.

Designed for daily use during your coffee or tea breaks, this mug offers an elegant artistic presence at the office or at home. It makes an aesthetic object to gift to fans of Asian art and antique illustrations.