[Okura Touen Washi Paper Wrapping] 100th Anniversary Blue Rose Cup & Saucer 06_8011R

This unique design features a blue rose on the inside of the cup. The lapis lazuli-colored saucer complements the cup perfectly. Enjoy sophisticated table coordination. Blue Rose has been beloved for over 90 years since its inception in 1928. To commemorate the 90th anniversary of Blue Rose's creation and the 100th anniversary of Okura Pottery's founding, this new Blue Rose series combines lapis lazuli with the design of the lapis lazuli. The mysterious colors created by the art of flames express the graceful vines and vibrant beauty of the rose. Blue Rose, a design synonymous with Okura Pottery, has remained beloved since its inception in 1928. At a time when it was believed impossible to naturally produce blue roses, Okura Pottery's Blue Rose represented this miracle. The delicate, blooming deep blue color, blended into the white porcelain using the "Oka dyeing" technique, is a stunning sight. "Oka dyeing" is a unique technique exclusive to Okura Pottery. This technique involves painting a white porcelain piece with cobalt pigments after firing it once more in a kiln at the world's highest temperature of approximately 1,460°C, allowing the pigment to sink into the glaze, creating a unique, deep, deep blue color. It's a technique that truly shines with the white porcelain of Okura Pottery's world-renowned "white." Because the pigment blends into the glaze, the surface is glossy and smooth. It will last for years, remaining reliable and unchanged. It complements the "Blue Rose (8011)" series and offers a wide variety of variations. It also makes a great gift. This unique design features a blue rose on the inside of the cup. The all-lapis lazuli saucer complements the cup. Enjoy a sophisticated table setting. The "Blue Rose" design has been beloved for over 90 years since its creation in 1928. To commemorate the 90th anniversary of the creation of Blue Rose and the 100th anniversary of Okura Pottery's founding, this new Blue Rose series combines it with "lapis lazuli." "Blue Rose," a design synonymous with Okura Touen, has been beloved since its creation in 1928. Expressing the beauty of gracefully growing vines and vibrant roses with the mysterious colors of the art of flame, this design is synonymous with Okura Touen. At a time when it was believed impossible to produce blue roses naturally, Okura Touen's "Blue Rose" represented this miracle. The beauty of the gently blooming deep blue, blended into the white porcelain using the "Oka Dyeing" technique, is awe-inspiring. "Oka Dyeing" is a technique unique to Okura Touen. After firing, the white porcelain is painted with cobalt-based paint, then fired again in a kiln at the world's highest temperature of approximately 1,460 degrees, allowing the paint to sink into the glaze, creating a unique, deep deep blue. This technique shines especially well with Okura Touen's world-renowned white porcelain. Because the paint blends into the glaze, the surface is glossy and smooth. You can use it for a long time without any changes and with peace of mind. [Cup] Diameter: Approx. 9.5cm, Length: 5.5cm, Capacity when full: Approx. 12cm, Height: Approx. 5.5cm, Saucer: Diameter: Approx. 15cm, Height: Approx. 2cm