Goldfish Maki-e Glass Sake Cup Hydrangea Instead of using vivid colors

Instead of using vivid colors of Kutani ware

pour sake into the tokkuri carafe and fill the pot with hot water

thick overglaze paint applied by skilled artisans

"Mizuhiki" are decorative strings attached to gifts and envelopes

Goldfish Maki-e Glass Sake Cup Hydrangea Instead of using vivid colorsThis exquisite golden sake cup features an intricately painted miniature goldfish. The red and white hues of the goldfish stand out beautifully against the shimmering gold base, creating a truly harmonious visual contrast. This glass sake cup is coated with transparent lacquer, and its uneven brushed layer produces a lavish and varied reflection of gold, accentuating the flexible imagery of the goldfish at the base. The glass sake cup is delicate and