Striped Motif Flared-Rim Guinomi Sake Cup
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This sake cup is quite rare as a lacquerware, with impressive contrasts within the materials and colors.
The item features a contrast between the smoothness of the red lacquer and the rough texture created by the recessed areas using the Zoukoku technique. It also showcases a contrast between the sharp impression on the outside and the soft impression of the beautiful wood grain on the inside.
The wide rim of the cup allows for a larger surface area of the sake to come into contact with the air, enhancing the extraction of complex aromas. Even with just a slight tilt, the sake enters the mouth slowly and smoothly.
The cup's exceptional appearance and texture make the act of holding it enjoyable, transcending its basic function as a vessel for drinking alcohol. Through the experience of using this cup, one may naturally discover a shift in their usual values and behaviors, even learning new things about themselves. In this context, the cup can truly be regarded as a form of art.
DETAILS
| Quantity | 1 |
| Size | D 7.6 cm (3 in) × H 4.4 cm (1.7 in) |
| Capacity | 60 ml (2.0 fl oz) |
| Material | Wood |
| Package Type | Paper box |
| Microwave | No |
| Dishwasher | No |
Maker / Brand
Sanuki Urushi Sinra was launched in 2012 by Matsumoto Kota, who trained under the esteemed national living treasure Isoi Masami. Sinra showcases the unique lacquer art of Kagawa through their original lacquerware creations.
Crafts
In the late Edo period (1603–1868 CE), Tamakaji Zokoku set out to research lacquerware techniques from Thailand and China, such as kinma and zonsei. By combining traditional Japanese methods with these new ones, he was able to develop unique lacquerware works. Today the main production area of these pieces, collectively known as Kagawa Lacquerware, is Takamatsu City in Kagawa Prefecture.
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Guinomi
Guinomi are a type of sake cup, smaller than a typical Japanese teacup but somewhat larger than other sake cups. They are often used without a sake carafe, with sake poured directly from the bottle.
Guinomi originally held delicacies during Japanese tea ceremonies, but in time came to be used for drinking sake afterward. They have therefore evolved alongside Japan’s unique tea culture.
Lacquerware
Japanese lacquerware, also called shikki in Japanese, is a proud handicraft with a long history dating back to 5,000 BCE, and traditional methods are still followed today. Durable, light, antibacterial, and robust enough to endure for more than one hundred years, Japanese lacquerware is not only beautiful, but also highly functional.
In addition to the fine Japanese lacquerware found in antique and vintage pieces, there is also contemporary Japanese lacquerware suitable for modern life made by artisans who continue to improve their skills and pass on tradition today.
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