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Swimming Pufferfish Guinomi Sake Cup

Sale price$510.00 USD

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Indulge in the rich, smooth flavors of sake with this exceptional Wajima lacquerware guinomi sake cup. Boasting opulent layers of natural lacquer coupled with meticulously hand-painted details, this sake cup showcases the superb craftsmanship and refined artistry of Wajima lacquerware. 

The pufferfish, crafted in its full and whimsical beauty, stands as a symbol of abundance and fortune. Brought to life with the maki-e technique, the fish glides effortlessly through the sake inside the small cup. Maki-e artisans, with their masterful touch, use fine strokes of colored lacquer and a gentle sprinkling of gold powder to breathe life into the pufferfish, creating a delicate and enchanting underwater world within the cup's elegant confines.

 Beneath the black lacquer, hints of vermillion subtly appear along the edges, hinting at a discreet elegance. This piece, crafted to mature beautifully with use, invites you to savor its evolving character through the years.

Savor the luxury of Japanese sake in this exquisitely crafted Wajima lacquerware sake cup, transforming each moment into an experience of skillful artistry and serene pleasure.

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Guinomi

Guinomi are a type of sake cup. They are typically smaller than a Japanese teacup, and on the somewhat larger size for a sake cup. They are often used without a sake carafe, with sake poured directly from the bottle.

Originally guinomi were used to hold delicacies during Japanese tea ceremonies. At some point, people started to use them to pour and drink sake after enjoying the delicacies. This is believed to be the origin of guinomi. They therefore evolved over time alongside Japan’s tea culture.
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