Blanc En Ochoko Sake Cup
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"En" sake cup features a modern design in which foot shapes beautifully.
With the combination of their deep knowledge about clay and the technique of skilled craftsmen, this thin yet durable sake cup achieves beautiful silhouette, which is surprisingly handcrafted by potter's wheel one by one, then polish it with great care.
The matte texture, finished by simply polishing without glazing, gives the impression of a sophisticated art piece.
The light and smooth texture makes it possible to deliver a delicate yet rich taste of sake to the mouth.
This product was created with the desire to create a chic and modern sake cup that harmonizes with the quiet time of day.
DETAILS
| Quantity | 1 |
| Size | D 5.5 cm (2.2 in) x H 8.0 cm (3.1 in) |
| Capacity | 35 ml (1.2 oz) |
| Material | Porcelain |
| Microwave | No |
| Dishwasher | No |
Maker / Brand
Taniguchi Seidojo, the company behind the creation of HANASAKA, has been devoted to supporting Kutani ware since their establishment in 1951. They have developed tableware products with high whiteness, thinness, translucency, robustness, and smooth porcelain surfaces. To achieve this, they utilize the Kutani ware production technology of firing at high temperature without using synthetic glaze. While traditional Kutani ware products are characterized by colorful and profoundly brilliant patterns created by the overglaze painting process, the simple and modern HANASAKA brand, based on white porcelain and minimalist colors, is designed to match the modern table.
Crafts
Kutani ware is a pottery produced in the Kaga region of Ishikawa Prefecture, with a history spanning over 350 years. It is characterized by the heavy brilliance of the five colors of navy blue, red, purple, green, and yellow that are applied to the bold and daring lines. Its long history has evolved through the tireless efforts and enthusiasm of people who have sought innovation while maintaining tradition.
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Ochoko
An ochoko is a small sake cup, usually holding a bit more than a sakazuki and accommodating two to three sips. Originally, ochoko sake cups were used as kobachi small bowls for side dishes. However, around the mid-Edo period (1603 CE–1868 CE), they began to be used at sake gatherings, where people would start with a sakazuki and then switch to an ochoko as the evening went on.
Ochoko sake cups come in various materials and shapes. The sake cups included in sake sets are commonly ochoko sake cups.
White
White carries the essence of purity, cleanliness, and sophistication. White tableware's achromatic simplicity and reflective nature blend seamlessly into any setting, enhancing table design with a modern, clean charm and creating a feeling of spaciousness and light.
In Japan, shiro iro, the color white, is held in high esteem, symbolizing sanctity and divinity. This color permeates Japanese culture, from the revered white horses and deer, symbols of auspiciousness, to the soft, snow-like petals of the unohana flower praised by the poets of the Heian period (794 CE–1158 CE).
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