Okura Art Pottery Store Blue Rose Mug and Small Plate Set for Coffee and Made In <Direct Exclusive> Tea, Approx. 310cc, Japan, 114CCS/8011AR

[Product Specifications] Material: Hard porcelain / Country of Origin: Japan [An elegant mug that brightens up your everyday life] This mug is perfect for morning coffee or soup, cafe-style brunch, or afternoon tea. It's also easy to use for black tea or herbal tea, and its shape fits comfortably in your hand for a comfortable drinking experience. It's perfect for everyday use, the office, or relaxing. [For everyday use and gifts] This luxurious porcelain features delicate decorations on high-quality white porcelain. Its design is perfect for everyday use, tea time, special dinners, home parties, and entertaining guests, adding a touch of elegance to any table setting. It also makes a perfect gift for weddings, baby showers, wedding favors, anniversaries, and other formal occasions. [About Okura Touen] Founded in 1919 under the philosophy of "excellent quality, even better," Okura Touen has been producing high-quality porcelain for over 100 years. As high-end artistic tableware backed by Japanese culture and tradition, it is patronized by a wide range of customers, including the Imperial Family, the Japanese State Guest House, and first-class hotels. Okura White, known as the white porcelain, is crafted using the finest raw materials and exceptional techniques, pursuing "whiteness of color, hardness of porcelain, and smoothness of surface." "Blue Rose" expresses the beauty of gracefully growing vines and vibrant roses with the mysterious colors created by the art of flame. A beloved design since its creation in 1928, this design is synonymous with Okura Pottery. At a time when it was believed impossible to make blue roses bloom naturally, Okura Pottery's "Blue Rose" represented this miracle. The beauty of the gently blooming deep blue, blended into the white porcelain using Okura Pottery's unique "Oka Dye" technique, is a sight to behold. The "Oka Dye" technique involves painting a piece with cobalt-based paint on a fired white surface, then firing it again in a kiln at the world's highest temperature of approximately 1,460°C, allowing the paint to sink into the glaze, creating a unique, deep deep blue. This technique shines especially well with Okura Pottery's world-renowned white porcelain. Because the paint blends into the glaze, the surface is glossy and smooth. You can use it with confidence for a long time, without any changes.