{"product_id":"5497","title":"Japanese Whisky Glass Pair \"Hananohikari\" Yohen-Shinsha - Shinemon Kiln","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pair of free cups that distils the Japanese sense of beauty toward flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers and the Sacred\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince ancient times — since the age of the \u003cem\u003eMan’yoshu\u003c\/em\u003e, Japan’s oldest anthology of poetry — the Japanese have felt a sacred power in flowers and nature, and have brought into their living spaces surroundings in which nature and flowers become one. This is a work of dignity that expresses the maker’s tenderness toward the life of nature.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Crimson Flower Opening\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe flared rim, shaped as though a crimson flower were opening, is joined with gold decoration that recalls shining light. Together they give the work an elegant grace that will enchant whoever uses it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Form That Recalls Bamboo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe form recalls bamboo and the culture of Japan: crisp and composed, with a pleasant, poised tension. At a glance it conveys luxury, quality and elegance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Cup for Any Drink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause it has the shape of a free cup, it can be used not only for shochu (a Japanese distilled spirit) but for beer, iced coffee, iced tea and much more. However times may change, it adapts to every kind of living space — a fine work with the charm to cleanse hearts wearied by everyday life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Arita Ware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArita 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Is a Meoto Pair?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA \u003cem\u003emeoto\u003c\/em\u003e pair is a set of two vessels intended to be used together by two people, most often a couple. In Japan it is a long-standing form of gift for a wedding, an anniversary, or a new home — the pair itself carries the wish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy a Paulownia Box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaulownia 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents and Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhisky glass × 2, booklet, paulownia box.\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 10.2cm, Diameter: 8.8cm \/ Capacity: 280ml\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs each piece is handmade, slight variations in size may occur.\u003c\/em\u003e","brand":"Shinemon Kiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54705299980563,"sku":"4573593921398","price":53300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0797\/4227\/1763\/files\/5497_01_800.jpg?v=1789349244","url":"https:\/\/www.jtopia.com\/products\/5497","provider":"JTOPIA global","version":"1.0","type":"link"}