Yellow and Orange Butterflies Reproduction Mug, Sekka

This mug features a reproduction of a naturalist plate from the collection Chō senshu (A Thousand Varieties of Butterflies). The illustration consists of butterflies with stylized yellow and orange wings, arranged in an arc with Japanese inscriptions. The black outline emphasizes the chromatic strength of the solid color blocks, characteristic of the artist's graphic approach.

Published in 1903, this work by Kamisaka Sekka is part of the Rimpa movement, of which he was one of the last great masters. The intention here is to transform the observation of nature into a modern decorative motif, combining Japanese aesthetic tradition with formal elegance. This piece testifies to the transition towards a renewed ukiyo-e aesthetic.

This illustration is aimed at lovers of Japanese art and naturalist graphics. Used daily, it allows you to integrate a historical chromatic study into a contemporary environment, offering a medium for contemplation on the richness of early 20th-century motifs.