Fitz & Floyd introduced the Yamadori pattern in 1977, drawing on the Sometsuke tradition of Japanese blue-and-white underglaze painting — this footed mug carries a blue bird perched on a cherry branch. Sometsuke blue and white — Fitz & Floyd's most quietly beautiful pattern.
Maker: Fitz & Floyd
Materials: Ceramic
Dimensions: 4.0"H × 3.25" top diameter; 4 available (priced individually)
Origin: Japan
Era: 1977
Condition: Excellent. No chips, cracks, or scratches on any of the four. Please review all photos; all sales final.
It's a lovely everyday mug, a gift for a bird lover or Japanese art enthusiast, and a piece that works equally well in use or on display.
The design features a Hishi geometric band inside the rim — symbolizing vitality and prosperity — paired with the understated elegance that made Fitz & Floyd one of the most collected American ceramic brands of the era. All four available mugs share the same bird design, listed as Design B per Replacements.
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