Kutani Ware Teacup, Silver Glaze, AK3-0642

Size: Diameter 7.5cm x Height 8.2cm [Gift Box Specifications: Comes in a special presentation box] Introduction to the Kutani Ware Technique: Ginsai. A sublime color beyond description. This design features a transparent or five-colored glaze applied over silver foil. Its subdued brilliance, gentle shine, and glass-like texture are characteristic. While its dazzling appearance requires an extra firing in the kiln, this is actually a highly intricate technique. (Technically, it's not silver foil.) Thinner silver foil would melt, so this extravagant technique requires a thickness approximately seven times that of silver foil. Country of Origin: Japan (Ishikawa Prefecture), Material: Ceramics (Kutani ware) Kutani ware is one of Japan's three major colored porcelain styles and is highly regarded worldwide as a representative traditional craft of Japan, "Japan Kutani." Gifts: Recommended for Mother's Day, Father's Day, Respect for the Aged Day, retirement celebrations, 60th birthday celebrations, 70th birthday celebrations, 77th birthday celebrations, 80th birthday celebrations, 88th birthday celebrations, presents, gifts, etc.!