Featuring the distinctive nami-yu glaze made from the ashes of Kyoto forests, this pair of sake cups has a natural base color of yellowish cream-white.

The painting is executed by individual Japanese-style painters, each pursuing their own sense of originality and expressive depth beyond mere decoration. This particular piece depicts the deities Fujin and Raijin (the wind god and the thunder god). Not only are they supernatural beings, but they are also believed to be attendants of the Buddha. Fujin rides upon a cloud, carrying a cloth that allows him to control the wind at will, while Raijin holds a ring of drums.

The technique of painting directly onto a bisque-fired vessel requires exceptional skill, as the paint is quickly absorbed into the clay surface. Underglaze painting employs restrained tones of blue and brown, lending the piece a calm and subdued impression.

This item comes with a wooden box made from paulownia wood, making it an ideal gift. The lid features a hand-painted depiction of Fujin and Raijin, offering a warm and distinctive charm as the pigments gently permeate the wood.