Bengara Red Sakazuki Flat Sake Cup Suribachi has long been cherished in

has long been cherished in Japan as a symbol of tranquility and lasting happiness

Those lovely cherry blossoms extend to the inner surface

A matcha bowl chawan with a warm creamy white color

a metalwork studio in Niigata Prefecture

The sides of the bowl are shaped like the petals of a flower giving the bowl an elegant look

Bengara Red Sakazuki Flat Sake Cup Suribachi has long been cherished inThis stemmed sakazuki sake cup is defined by its slender silhouette and vermilion hue. The porcelain body feels light yet reassuring in the hand, and the delicate gold bands at the rim and foot provide a refined accent to the deep red. The enveloping red is created using Zoho Kilns specially developed natural bengara pigment, prepared from a bengara material no longer in production and carefully preserved by the kiln. Over time, the color gently