Japan Regrets Sale: Sake (or Mezcal) Cups

While these are sake cups, they can also be used for mezcal or any sipping liquor or cordial. That’s what I had in mind (mezcal) when I bought them.

This first group includes three hand-wrought pewter sake cups bought in Kyoto, Japan from Seikado Studio, the venerable workshop making these things since the Imperial Edo Period (1838). The studio is located on Teramachi street, close to the original Imperial Palace.

It was their hand-made-ness that captivated me. Each piece is original and hand-hammered, true to the Japanese wabi-sabi life. There are slight differences between the matched pair. The upright cup is a one-off. Each comes in its own handmade box personally calligraphied by the maker.

Two cups on left: 1-5/8″ high x 2-2/16″ diameter
Cup on the right measures 2″ high x 2-1/2″ diameter.

The two on the left are sold as a pair for $265 plus $8 mailing. The one piece on the right is $145 plus $8 mailing. I will ship USPS Priority Mail.

Send me an email if you want to purchase along with your mailing address. I will send you an invoice.

The two cups below are hand-blown studio glass that I bought in Arashiyama, Kyoto. Perfect for mezcal or sake, or any sipping liquor or cordial.

The blue measures 1-3/4″ high x 2-3/4″ diameter.
The gold leaf glass on the right measures 1-7/8″ high x 2-1/4″ diameter.
The pair is $145 plus $8 USPS Priority Mailing

Wouldn’t any of these also make a terrific wedding or housewarming gift?

Send me an email if you want to purchase along with your mailing address. I’ll send you an invoice by email to pay with a credit card. Thank you.

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