The Glancing-Back Cat Kakejiku Hanging Scroll Hanakirari sakura is used for celebratory

sakura is used for celebratory occasions such as passing exams

made with the advanced technique of Kutani ware

as thin as glass

The understated but rich colors of this side plate pair make them the perfect canvas for traditional Japanese sweets

The Glancing-Back Cat Kakejiku Hanging Scroll Hanakirari sakura is used for celebratoryThis work conveys the stillness of winter while capturing the gentle charm of a cat. Within a snow covered, hushed landscape, a single cat pauses mid step and turns back toward the viewer. The ground lies blanketed in white, and a line of trees recedes into the distance. Set against this crisp, clear winter scene, the cats bright, attentive gaze stands out with striking clarity. That glance meets the viewer in silence, leaving a lingering sense of