This product is one of the items from the "Moonlight" series.
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The gold and silver shine on the glass, evoking the image of a night sky rescued from the water's surface. The sleek, rounded shape offers a comfortable grip for everyday use, and the cup adds a touch of elegance, perfect for those special occasions.
*This product has undergone a series of experiments and is proved to be dishwasher safe.However, we still recommend hand washing this product.
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On the long autumn nights, step out onto your balcony and savor a drink while enjoying the moonlit view.
2021
Ishikawa
Lacquer, glass, gold powder, abalone shell / urushi-e, maki-e, raden.
φ60×60mm
200g
This item will be shipped directly from the artist within 6 months of order. Customers are responsible for payment of any customs duties or VAT incurred upon receipt. Tracking numbers will be provided at the time of shipping. Please contact the shipping company for delivery status. Cancellations or changes to orders are not accepted.
Amid the constraints of the COVID-19 pandemic, when life felt stifling and lonely, I embarked on this creative journey with the intention of crafting pieces suitable for enjoyable trips and convivial gatherings with friends and family.
'Moonlight' is designed for the long autumn nights, perfect for stepping out onto the balcony for moon gazing and a leisurely nightcap. Its distinctive feature is the shimmer of gold and silver.
In the pursuit of making these pieces practical for use as tableware, I collaborated with lacquer craftsmen and the Kyoto Municipal Industrial Technology Research Institute, conducting numerous experiments to ensure their durability (including a test involving 100 cycles in a commercial dishwasher, although hand washing is recommended). Furthermore, the captivating aspect of these creations is how the expression of lacquer and abalone shell's luster transforms when pouring a drink. I hope you will take delight in experiencing them from various angles as you hold them in your hands.
【Review】By Yuko Hasegawa, Director of 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa
The "和 nagomi" sake vessels, which received the Semi-Grand Prix, share a common spirit with Art Nouveau in their observation of plants and delicate formation, overlaying it with the vitality of transparent glass. In the "和 nagomi" sake vessels, the linear depiction of plants is lighter, but through the overlapping of multiple layers and forms, it generates a resonance that permeates the atmosphere of the space. While subtly employing traditional techniques such as lacquer and gold leaf, it brings forth the essence of "living plants." It can be seen as an incorporation of contemporary ecology.
