This is a Guinomi Sake Cup made of hammered pure tin. This is a product that is a brushed-up version of a standard product of Seigado, the metalwork studio in Nigata prefecture.

After melting tin into a sheet form, it is hammered into shape using the hammering technique called "Tsuiki", making the piece seamless.

This products is part of a project launched by Niigata Prefecture under the theme of "Tales of a Century," products to be used for the next 100 years. It is created by an outside designer and aims to coexist with the warmth of craftsmanship and sophisticated design.

Tin was prized as a material suitable for storing water and other things because of its ability to purify what is put inside it. It is also suitable for enjoying the taste of alcohol itself since it does not retain any odor.
Delivered in a wooden box which makes it a perfect gift for your loved ones.

Seigado has a workshop at the foot of Mt. Yahiko in Niigata Prefecture, where high quality copper was discovered about 300 years ago and "Tsuiki'', the technique of hammering copperware has developed since then.

"Tsuiki'' is a metalworking technique that is derived from the words 'hammer' and 'raise', so this process literally means hammering and embossing copperware products. The traces of the hammering, the process of making are left as beautiful patterns on the products.

PRODUCT DETAIL

• Dimension: 7.8cm(3.1in) x H7.8cm(3.1in) x H6.4cm(2.5in)
• Capacity: 75ml(2.5oz)
• Wooden Box: 17cm(6.7in) x 19.5cm(7.7in) x H8.7cm(3.4in)
• Material: Tin
• Origin: Made in Japan
• Brand: Seigado