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Traditional Lacquered Sake Cup Decorated with an Auspicious Omen - Made by Master Yagi
$80.00
Red lacquered sake cup entirely handcrafted by Shigeki YAGI, a fourth-generation lacquerware craftsman based in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan.
Shigeki YAGI lacquered six flat cups with red lacquer and then decorated them center with a auspicious omens. YAGI-san designed them so that they could be used individually or together... Each cup is provided with a paper box.
Versions available :
1. Calligraphed version of the character for “Dream.” - 1 piece
2. Calligraphed version of the character for “Laugh.” - 1 piece
3. Calligraphed version of the character for “Long Life.” - 1 piece
4. Calligraphed version of the character for “Happiness.” - 1 piece
5. Calligraphed version of the character for “Good Fortune.” - 1 piece
6. Calligraphed version of the character for “Amusement.” - 1 piece
In Japan, this type of flat sake cup is called “sakazuki.” Back in the days, it was usually used to seal an oath or a promise between people. It is still used nowadays for traditional Japanese wedding ceremonies or for other special occasions such as New Year.
Recommended Use:
In Japan, cups of this size are usually used to drink sake.
Taking Care of Your Cup:
Pieces of lacquerware are very durable, but they should not be used in a microwave, an oven, a dishwasher or over an open fire. You should always wash them by hand and avoid letting them soak for too long in water.
Detailed information:
Size: diameter of 8 cm, height 3 cm
Place of production: Yamanaka, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan.
Materials used: red lacquer, keyaki wood.
Shigeki YAGI lacquered six flat cups with red lacquer and then decorated them center with a auspicious omens. YAGI-san designed them so that they could be used individually or together... Each cup is provided with a paper box.
Versions available :
1. Calligraphed version of the character for “Dream.” - 1 piece
2. Calligraphed version of the character for “Laugh.” - 1 piece
3. Calligraphed version of the character for “Long Life.” - 1 piece
4. Calligraphed version of the character for “Happiness.” - 1 piece
5. Calligraphed version of the character for “Good Fortune.” - 1 piece
6. Calligraphed version of the character for “Amusement.” - 1 piece
In Japan, this type of flat sake cup is called “sakazuki.” Back in the days, it was usually used to seal an oath or a promise between people. It is still used nowadays for traditional Japanese wedding ceremonies or for other special occasions such as New Year.
Recommended Use:
In Japan, cups of this size are usually used to drink sake.
Taking Care of Your Cup:
Pieces of lacquerware are very durable, but they should not be used in a microwave, an oven, a dishwasher or over an open fire. You should always wash them by hand and avoid letting them soak for too long in water.
Detailed information:
Size: diameter of 8 cm, height 3 cm
Place of production: Yamanaka, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan.
Materials used: red lacquer, keyaki wood.
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