Mug decorated with yellow and red stylized butterflies by Kamisaka Sekka

This white ceramic mug is decorated with a reproduction of a chromatic study of stylized butterflies in shades of yellow, pink, and red. Taken from the collection Chō senshu published in 1903, the design combines clean graphics with vertical Japanese calligraphy, offering a naturalist plate with the rhythmic composition characteristic of the Rinpa style.

The original illustration was created by the master Kamisaka Sekka during the Meiji era, a pivotal period marking the revival of decorative arts in Japan. The artist reinvents the observation of nature through great sobriety of lines and a strong sense of movement, capturing the essence of the lepidoptera with elegance.

Designed for daily use to enjoy coffee or tea at the office or at home, this illustrated mug accompanies your moments of relaxation with an ancient aesthetic touch. It is directly aimed at enthusiasts of Japanese woodblock prints and historical botanical or zoological motifs.