Floating Chrysanthemum Sakazuki Flat Sake Cup
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This sakazuki sake cup creates the enchanting image of chrysanthemum flowers floating on water when filled with sake. Its thin porcelain rim feels exceptionally smooth against the lips, enhancing the delicate nuances of the sake's flavor.
The intricate chrysanthemum design is crafted using the Hirado chrysanthemum technique, a traditional method that involves forming each petal by hand. Artisans use a pointed bamboo tool to carve petals one by one from a lump of porcelain clay. After completing the first round of carving, the petals are delicately raised and arranged to form the chrysanthemum. Once glazed and fired, the petals transform from sharp, defined shapes into soft, natural-looking blooms.
Made from Amakusa ceramic stone sourced from Kumamoto, this sake cup is distinguished by its translucent white finish and subtle pearlescent texture, embodying both elegance and tradition.
DETAILS
| Quantity | 1 |
| Size | D 7.8 cm (3.1 in) x H 3 cm (1.2 in) |
| Capacity | 20 ml (0.7 fl oz) |
| Material | Porcelain |
| Microwave | No |
| Dishwasher | No |
Maker / Brand
As the direct descendant of Goryeo-on, one of the founders of the Mikawachi ware in Nagasaki Prefecture, Hirado Kohsyo Danemon Kiln 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.
Crafts
Mikawachi ware, also known as Hirado ware, is a pottery made in Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. Known for its translucent white porcelain, it was highly popular in Europe during the trend toward Japanese crafts in the West in the 20th century. Mikawachi ware is remarkable for its delicate modeling techniques that push the limits of porcelain, such as openwork and relief carving, and for its beautiful painting that looks like a single piece of art.
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Sake Cups
Explore a refined selection of sake cups crafted by Japan's skilled artisans. From traditional ochoko to modern designs, each piece reflects the artistry and heritage of Japanese craftsmanship. Perfect for both quiet moments and celebratory toasts, these cups bring elegance to your sake experience.
Blue
As a cool color, blue evokes feelings of calm, nobility, coolness, and tranquility. It is highly suitable for use in a variety of items, from everyday to celebratory.
Blue is featured prominently across Japanese art: for example, in Katsushika Hokusai's The Great Wave of Kanagawa. Shades like mizu iro, a pale aqua that literally means "water color," have been used frequently for summer kimonos since the Edo period (1603 CE–1868 CE). Meanwhile kon, or navy blue, conveys a sense of calm and sophistication and has historically been widely used in daily life. Finally, sometsuke refers to blue and white ceramics, a classic color pairing that is always in style. Explore these and more beautiful blues below.
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