Madder Red Nishiki Guinomi Sake Cup Kokuzou The hand-painted nature motifs add

The hand-painted nature motifs add a warm

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

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

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

making it delightful to hold in your hands

Madder Red Nishiki Guinomi Sake Cup Kokuzou The hand-painted nature motifs addAs 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