Nabeshima Tortoiseshell Pattern Sakazuki Flat Sake Cup ORIGIN_Edo Glass The handle of the kozuchi

The handle of the kozuchi is adorned with a fringed red Edo braided cord

and its dignified lines are beautiful and complement the flowers of the season

It’s a wonderful example of how traditional Kutani ware meets modern design

The contrast between the matte black and the richly decorated hanazume area is striking

The unique texture of the stoneware provides a wonderful tactile feel that is perfectly balanced with the beautiful flower design

Nabeshima Tortoiseshell Pattern Sakazuki Flat Sake Cup ORIGIN_Edo Glass The handle of the kozuchiThis sakazuki flat sake cup is meticulously decorated with the traditional kikko "tortoiseshell" design using extremely fine brush strokes drawn by skilled craftsmen. The name of this tortoiseshell pattern is the Bishamon kikko pattern, inspired by the chain armor of Bishamonten, the god of war. It features the mitsumori kikko motif, with three tortoiseshell shapes interlinked to form a unified design. The inner surface of the sakazuki flat sake cup