The Sakazuki Sake cup looks as if chrysanthemum flowers are floating on the water when you pour sake into it.　

The Hirado chrysanthemum decoration technique is one of the techniques to form porcelain chrysanthemum flowers by hand. Using a bamboo tool with a pointed tip, the petals are cut out one by one from a lump of porcelain clay. After one round of cutting, the chrysanthemums are raised one by one. The chrysanthemums are then pasted on bottles as decoration. When carved, each petal stands out sharply, but when glazed and fired, it develops a softness like natural chrysanthemums.

The work is by Mr. Ichiro Nakazato, an intangible cultural property holder of Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture.

It is made of Amakusa ceramic stone from Kumamoto, which is characterized by its translucent white color and pearlescent texture.

The thin porcelain rim is very smooth to the mouth and brings out the delicate flavor of sake. Together with the Sakura flower decoration, you can savor an elegant fine drinking experience.

Pair this with Tokkuri Sake carafe from the same series.

Hirado Kohsyo Danemon Kiln, as a pioneer of Mikawachi ware, has been carrying on the technique for 400 years and is highly regarded both in Japan and abroad for its outstanding technique and artistic sensibility in design.

In 1928, the company was granted as purveyors to the Imperial Household Agency. Also, its piece has also been presented as a gift to His Majesty the King of the Netherlands on several ceremonial occasions.

PRODUCT DETAIL

• Quantity: 1
• Dimension: D7.8cm(3.1in) x H3cm(1.2in)
• Capacity: 20ml(0.7oz)
• Material: Porcelain - Mikawachi ware
• Origin: Made in Japan
• Brand: Hirado Kohsyo Danemon Kiln