Madder Red Nishiki Guinomi Sake Cup Kokuzou The interior’s smooth white finish

The interior’s smooth white finish accentuates the clarity and color of sake

you can create a thoughtful hospitality like that of a Japanese restaurant

Shippo is a pattern in which circles of the same size are overlaid one quarter on top of the other

The unique design is rendered on Arita ware

The glazed surface has a distinct textured glossy glimmer and shines beautifully under light

Madder Red Nishiki Guinomi Sake Cup Kokuzou The interior’s smooth white finishAs vibrant and unique as the nishikigoi carp that inspired its design, this guinomi sake cup has a rare tricolor of copper, red, and blue. Nishikigoi is a type of ornamental carp originating in the city of Ojiya, not too far away from Mt Yahiko, Niigata Prefecture, where Seigados workshop is located. Regarded as "living works of art," koi have long been treasured in Japan as symbols of good luck and positive omens. This work by Seigado is created