Mount Fuji drawn in platinum and gold by Kinsai Fujii, a gifted maker of Arita ware.

Tradition and Invention
A new Arita ware, woven from traditional technique and the maker’s own invention.

For Wine, and for Sake
It can be used in many ways — as a wine cup, or for Japanese sake.

About Arita Ware
Arita ware is the origin of Japanese porcelain. In 1616, under the rule of the Saga domain lord Naoshige Nabeshima, pottery stone was found in what is now Saga Prefecture and production began. Because the wares were made in Arita and shipped from the port of Imari, they are also known as Imari ware. Carried to Europe by the Dutch East India Company — the only trading partner permitted during Japan’s period of national seclusion — the porcelain was called “white gold” and furnished the courts of royalty and nobility.

Why a Paulownia Box
Paulownia wood is light, resists moisture and insects, and moves with changes in humidity — which is why it has been used in Japan for centuries to store what is valuable. A piece delivered in a paulownia box arrives ready to give, and the box itself is part of the gift.

Contents and Dimensions
Wine glass × 2, paulownia box, booklet, turmeric-dyed cloth.
Height: 9.8cm Diameter: 7cm
As each piece is handmade, slight variations in size may occur.