Aizu Tamamushi-nuri Stemmed Sake Cup / Takao Togashi kanazawa shaped by hand and softened

shaped by hand and softened by time

swimming peacefully one after another

which was completed in two years

The pattern

Size: ø75 x H55mm

Aizu Tamamushi-nuri Stemmed Sake Cup / Takao Togashi kanazawa shaped by hand and softenedThis western styled sake cup is crafted using a fascinating technique called tama mushi or jewel beetle coating, which involves applying sterling silver on the vessels before coating them with a deep red lacquer, producing a metallic yet translucent effect similar to a beetle's wing. Takao Togashi, a renowned lacquer artist, is known for his intriguing style that pushes the boundaries between East and West. He aspires to create art pieces that extend