Japanese Ceramic Sake Cup - Crackle Glaze Guinomi

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Payment | Shipping | Store Policies Japanese Ceramic Sake Cup - Crackle Glaze Guinomi Description Japanese ceramic sake cup ( guinomi in Japanese). This sake cup was made during the mid to late Showa period (1926-1989) and is in good condition with no chips or cracks though it does have some marks and scratches from handling. The cup was acquired in the beautiful and historic city of Shizuoka, Japan near the foot of Mt. Fuji. Click to see more sake cups! Size: Height: 1.4 inches (3.6 centimeters) Diameter: 2.5 inches (6.4 centimeters) Weight: 2.3 ounces (65 grams) Click to see additional sake items! Click to see other fine-quality Japanese ceramics! Click to see more treasures from Japan! More about Japanese sake and sake utensils Sake has long been an important part of Japanese culture. In the past, sake was considered a very special item, reserved for only the most important occasions, such as weddings, birth celebrations and other auspicious events. Sake was considered a sacred drink, and accordingly the first glass poured was always offered to the gods before the remainder could be shared among the celebrants. Sake can be served either warm or cold and special sake flasks are used to both prepare and dispense this unique Japanese drink. Sake is warmed either by immersing the flask (already filled with sake of course) into warm water until the desired temperature is reached or through the use of a special sake kettle called a choshi . The latter method however, though common in old Japan, is today usually reserved for ceremonial events only. Over time, sake utensils, such as cups have developed their own ritual significance which is still evident in modern Japan. For example, it is today common at Japanese engagement parties for the man and woman to exchange sake cups as a sign of their mutual intent to marry. Very beautiful sake cups are also given away to celebrate the birth of a child, as these cherished items are considered symbolic of the significance of the new parent-child relationship. Though normally small in size, sake cups and flasks have long been used in Japan as a medium for the expression of art and calligraphy. Hand-painted cups and flasks are highly collectable both within and outside Japan and are eagerly sought after by collectors who value their utilitarian nature and artistic splendor. item code: R3S6B1R17-0005190 category code: SAKECUP ship code: L1650 Payment Back to Top I accept the following forms of payment: ProPay PayPal Shipping & Handling Back to Top Please see the Store Policies section for additional information. US Shipping $7.82 Airmail to USA $14.41 EMS Express to USA International Shipping $8.64 Airmail to rest of world (Worldwide) $16.44 EMS Express to rest of world (Worldwide) Album Album Album Album Store Policies Satisfaction Guarantee Back to Top We really want you to be happy with your purchase! For this reason all items include a 100% money back guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, you may return your purchase immediately for a full refund. Your purchase and all shipping costs will then be refunded to you after the item has been returned to our office in Japan. Please see our Contact page if you need to reach us for any reason. Shipping and Insurance Back to Top Please see our Shipping page for full details regarding shipping rates, available shipping methods and combined shipping discounts. All shipments are via Japan Post standard airmail or Express Mail Service (EMS) airmail. EMS airmail includes a tracking number and is typically faster than standard airmail. Please note that we do not use less secure shipping methods such as surface or SAL delivery due to the higher incidence of loss, damage and significant delay which we have previously... read more

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