Aizu Tamamushi-nuri Stemmed Sake Cup / Takao Togashi kanazawa Size: ø75 x H55mm

Size: ø75 x H55mm

shaped by hand and softened by time

Material: Japanese whitebark magnolia

referencing a traditional scraping technique called "shinogite

Aizu Tamamushi-nuri Stemmed Sake Cup / Takao Togashi kanazawa Size: ø75 x H55mmThis 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