Cranes Flying Above The Waves (Purple), hand-painted Arita porcelain espresso cup by Toshihiko Murakami
Cranes Flying Above The Waves (Purple), hand-painted Arita porcelain espresso cup by Toshihiko Murakami — top view
Cranes Flying Above The Waves (Purple), hand-painted Arita porcelain espresso cup by Toshihiko Murakami
Cranes Flying Above The Waves (Purple), hand-painted Arita porcelain espresso cup by Toshihiko Murakami — top view

Murakami Brothers

Cranes Flying Above The Waves (Purple)

¥67,500

The crane is an auspicious bird, a symbol of longevity. Cranes migrate across a deep ocean, the swell of the waves drawn in gold.

This is the purple ground. The white of the wings is the hardest colour in the piece, built from multiple layers applied with great caution, and the glossy black of the bodies is its own difficulty.

Artist: Murakami Brothers

Title: Cranes Flying Above The Waves (Purple)

Edition: Painted in small batches each year

Year: 2025

Country: Japan

Material: Porcelain


Cup Saucer
Height (cm) 5.2 (2.05 in) 2 (0.79 in)
Width (cm) 8 (3.15 in) 11 (4.33 in)
Weight (g) 110 123
Volume (ml) 50

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