Small ceramic cups with ohinasama designs, by Hikari Masuda, from the exhibition "serious PLAY", August 2025 at DEA EAST.

In Japanese culture, 3rd March is hinamatsuri, a traditional Japanese festival celebrating the future happiness and well-being of girls. Families often mark the occasion with elaborate, multi-level displays of dolls, topped with those representing the emperor and empress (the empress dolls are called ohinasama). 

These adorable little cups are Hikari's take on ohinasama, but rendered as a bear (of course!). Perfect for asian tea, small coffees or water.

There are nine to choose from - each one with its own style and personality. 

dimensions
height: 8.5cm
diameter: 6.5cm
opening: 5.5cm 
base: 5cm
weight: 180g

Nb. this work is handmade and measurements are approximate.

Ceramic cup.
Handmade in Japan.

See all Hikari's work from this exhibition, as well as our complete collection by Hikari Masuda.

Hikari Masuda is a ceramicist based in Tokoname - recognised as one of Japan's six ancient kilns with a ceramic history reaching back more than 1000 years. 

Masuda's joyful, playful work is rich in vivid folkloric depictions of animals and mythical creatures, drawn from both Japanese and western traditions. Her restless, masterful making incorporates myriad forms and glazes, producing a dazzling array of work that's attracted a passionate following in Japan and Australia. 

She is stocked exclusively by The DEA Store in Australia and her highly sort after work never stays for long on our shelves!

Read more about Hikari Masuda.