{"product_id":"blue-ochoko","title":"Ku Blue Kyoto Ware Ochoko Sake Cup by Ninshu (2fl.oz\/60ml)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Love Them\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis authentic Kyoto ware sake cup features a handcrafted ochoko earthenware cup in a custom-made gift box, stamped with the the \u003cstrong\u003eImperial Seal of Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a truly unique gift for sake lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNinshu is one of the most esteemed kilns in Kyoto. Established in 1646 at the imperial Ninna-ji temple, Ninshu was granted the usage of the Japanese Emperor’s mark, the chrysanthemum crest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe kiln’s master artisans produce \u003cstrong\u003eone-of-a-kind artistic vessels\u003c\/strong\u003e, one by one, on a potter's wheel. The beauty of Ninshu pottery lies in the precise modeling, in its bold lines, and in the richly colored glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMolded with Ninshu’s unique signature style, this one-of-a-kind sake cup, uniting an historical blue glaze from ancient Persia with red colored clay, is testament to the kiln’s ingenious artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Sake Cups from Kyoto\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKiyomizu-yaki (清水焼) and Kyo-yaki (京焼) ceramics have enjoyed over four centuries of history. The names refer to pottery produced around Higashiyama in Kyoto, or within the wider city area. Kyoto ware is today a \u003cstrong\u003ehighly valued\u003c\/strong\u003e and government-designated traditional Japanese craft. Since Kyoto was long the seat of Japan’s Imperial Court, Kyoto ware is renowned for its stately elegance and ornate decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKyoto ware is nearly all \u003cstrong\u003ehandmade in\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003esmall quantities\u003c\/strong\u003e. Ceramic pigments in the Kyoto region often contain large amounts of glass, which allows the artists to create wares that are extremely fine and delicate. These are highly decorative works of art that showcase classic luxury rarely found anywhere else in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe origins of the Ninshu kiln can be traced back to Ninna-ji temple, established in 888 as the residence of Emperor Uda. The Omuro (literally, the “Emperor’s living room”) kiln was founded in 1646. Due to the temple's history as a purveyor to the Emperor, Ninsei, the kiln’s founder, was granted the use of the imperial family's \u003cstrong\u003echrysanthemum crest\u003c\/strong\u003e. He also added his own signature to the pottery items. Authentic Ninshu ceramics are stamped with Ninshu’s signature, as a testimonial to the history of the Omuro kiln.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCaring For Your Kyoto Ware Sake Cup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cup can be washed in the dishwasher, and used in a microwave (although not a traditional oven).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCeramic sake cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree gift wrapping in reusable furoshiki\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e100% ceramic\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDimensions: Diameter 3\" (6 cm) × Height 1¾\" (4.5 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Japan Objects Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52064687194394,"sku":"94112BL","price":65.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2424\/2829\/files\/Blue-Ochoko-gift-set.jpg?v=1775805887","url":"https:\/\/shop.japanobjects.com\/products\/blue-ochoko","provider":"Japan Objects Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}