Japanese Tora tabby cat mug blue and white

A blue and white mug, decorated with a large tabby cat with a smiling face, eyes closed in contentment.

Tora, "tiger" in Japanese, is the name given to tabby cats.

The decoration painted in blue on a light background gives it plenty of tenderness. An ideal gift for cat lovers.

It comes from the Toki-Tajimi area in Gifu Prefecture, the cradle of Mino ware.

For tea, coffee or a hot drink. Made in Japan.

Highlights

• Tabby cat: a tender, smiling decoration.
• Blue and white: a classic Japanese decoration.
• Gift idea: for cat lovers.
• Everyday use: tea, coffee or a hot drink.
• Easy care: dishwasher and microwave safe.

Product information

• Type: mug with handle
• Material: porcelain
• Origin: made in Japan (Toki-Tajimi area, Gifu Prefecture, the cradle of Mino ware)
• Dimensions: Ø 9 cm, height 9.5 cm
• Shape: straight
• Colours: blue and white
• Decoration: tabby cat (tora)
• Presentation: single item
• Style: Japanese

How to use

Serve your morning tea or a hot chocolate in it: the cat wraps around the mug.

As for care, it is dishwasher and microwave safe.

Frequently asked questions

What does tora mean?

Tora means "tiger" in Japanese. It is the name given to tabby cats.