Unique Kintsugi Mug, Playing Animals Kyoto wareProduct Description Kyo ware is a representative art from Kyoto. Also known as Kiyomizu ware, it is one of Japan's most representative wares. This work is based on the oldest manga in Japan called the Choju giga (often rendered in English as Scrolls of Frolicking Animals), which was drawn 800 years ago Since a number of artisans are involved in the process of completing the work, no two patterns are alike. This makes the piece a valuable work of art.