KAGAMI Crystal Edo-Kiriko Sake Glass - Hydrangea / 鍋谷聰 紫陽花 7900155 Since ancient times

Since ancient times

the 5th generation of Kouraku Kiln

The concept is rooted in Zen Buddhism

As every piece has its handmade features

The rabbit is very vividly presented on the chopsticks

KAGAMI Crystal Edo-Kiriko Sake Glass - Hydrangea / 鍋谷聰 紫陽花 7900155 Since ancient timesThis crystal glass is made by Satoshi Nabetani, a Master of traditional crafts in Japan. It features a chrysanthemum on a blue backdrop. Mr Nabetani uses a thin layer of blue coloured crystal glass placed on top of colourless, transparent crystal glass. With cutting and gravure sculpting, the lower layer of colourless, transparent crystal glass emerges, creating a vivid contrast with the coloured crystal glass layer to make for a beautiful object,