Pair of Kutani Tea Cups, Waza no Kura

Product description

Yunomi (tea cups) sizes: (large) diameter 7.5 cm x height 8.9 cm, (small) diameter 7 cm x height 8.3 cm 【GIFT BOX: Comes in a dedicated decorative box】. Kutani ware is recognized as one of Japan's three major colored porcelain types and is highly esteemed globally as a representative of traditional Japanese crafts, known as "Japan Kutani."

Origin: Japan (Ishikawa Prefecture), Material: Ceramic (Kutani ware).

Techniques of Kutani ware: Ginsai (Silver glaze) provides a transcendent color that is hard to express in words. The design involves applying transparent glaze or five-color glaze over silver foil. It is characterized by a calm brilliance, gentle shine, and glass-like texture. The method is intricate, requiring an additional firing process compared to standard techniques, despite the dazzling appearance. Note that it is not made with actual silver foil; instead, a luxurious technique is used that is about seven times thicker to prevent melting.

Ideal for gifting on occasions like Mother's Day, Father's Day, Respect-for-the-Aged Day, milestone celebrations (60th, 70th, 77th birthdays), retirement, commemorative events, wedding anniversaries, and weddings.

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