{"product_id":"tanshin-kiln-suisho-seigaiha-lidded-yunomi-set-of-5","title":"Tanshin Kiln made \"Suisho-bori Hand-painted Seigaiha pattern Five lidded Tea Cups Set\" JAC-TSG-503-02","description":"Tanshin Kiln made \"Suisho-bori Hand-painted Seigaiha pattern Five lidded Tea Cups Set\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is a five lidded tea cups set featuring the Seigaiha (blue ocean wave) pattern, one of Japan's traditional designs.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe pattern, depicted in blue, represents waves that expand infinitely.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe distinctive round, window-like perforations are created using a special technique called \"Crystal Carving\" (Suisho-bori).\u003cbr\u003e\nThis technique is achieved by firing specially blended clay—crafted with Tanshin Kiln’s secret formula—twice at over 1,300°C.\u003cbr\u003e\nEach step, from making the holes, filling them with clay, to painting the design, is meticulously done by hand by skilled artisans.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis highly intricate process requires great time and effort, making mass production difficult.\u003cbr\u003e\nHowever, the craftsmanship ensures that each piece possesses a unique beauty and warmth within its simplicity.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhen tea is poured, the Crystal Carving allows the color of the drink to subtly shine through the perforations, creating an elegant visual effect.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis set is perfect for everyday use and comes in a paper gift box, making it an excellent choice for gifts as well.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\n   \nThis is a five lidded tea cups set featuring the Seigaiha (blue ocean wave) pattern, hand-painted in blue on fine white porcelain.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe set is distinguished by its Crystal Carving (Suisho-bori) technique, with delicately carved round perforations on the sides.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Seigaiha pattern is also painted on the inner bottom of each tea cup.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe bottom of each tea cup is inscribed with the word \"Tanshin\", signifying that it was crafted by Tanshin Kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n*Please chek the photo images.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAbout \"Tan-shin-gama \/ Tanshin Kiln\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\n\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"丹心窯工房\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/904e2c4f3fd0ed07d2b8492cef263442.jpg?v=1742514485\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/904e2c4f3fd0ed07d2b8492cef263442.jpg?v=1742514485\"\u003e\n\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"丹心窯工房\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/61296d82f69a53bf7b52510ef2a9505f.jpg?v=1742514488\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/61296d82f69a53bf7b52510ef2a9505f.jpg?v=1742514488\"\u003e\n    \nFounded in 1978, this kiln is located at the foot of the mountains in Otarugo, Hasami Town, Nagasaki Prefecture, a region renowned for its pottery.\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt took about 5 years to establish the technique of “crystal carving” (trademark registration).\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2023, Tadayoshi Nagasaki, the second generation, started to work at the same kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAbout \"Suisho-bori\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\n\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"丹心窯水晶彫\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/00ed342dbd48185ed55d0ee17f653643.jpg?v=1742514486\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/00ed342dbd48185ed55d0ee17f653643.jpg?v=1742514486\"\u003e\n    \n    \nIn its early days, the kiln produced only cloudy Hotaru-yaki pottery*.\u003cbr\u003e\nHowever, through relentless trial and error, it finally succeeded in creating a new type of Hotaru-yaki—one that was colorless, transparent, and radiantly beautiful.\u003cbr\u003e\nIts crystal-like brilliance led to the name \"Suisho-bori\" (Crystal Carving).\u003cbr\u003e\n    \n\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"丹心窯水晶彫\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/5b2619db6fdb7a2faaa33724d6c37abf.jpg?v=1742514485\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/5b2619db6fdb7a2faaa33724d6c37abf.jpg?v=1742514485\"\u003e\n    \n\"Suisho-bori\" is a unique technique developed by Tanshin Kiln, in which high-quality white porcelain from Amakusa, Kumamoto Prefecture is meticulously perforated.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe holes are then carefully filled with a specially blended clay, a secret formula of Tanshin Kiln, and fired to create a shimmering, crystal-like transparency.\u003cbr\u003e\nEach hole is hand-carved by artisans, and the clay is manually inserted into each one.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe pieces are then fired twice at 1,300°C, a time-intensive process that ensures their exceptional quality and beauty.\u003cbr\u003e\n*Hotaru-yaki (literally \"firefly ware\") is a ceramic technique where translucent holes are carved into the pottery and filled with glaze, allowing light to pass through.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\nAbout Hand-painted \"Seigaiha (Blue Ocean Wave)\" pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\n\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"丹心窯青海波\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/seigaiha.jpg?v=1742515030\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/seigaiha.jpg?v=1742515030\"\u003e\n    \nThe \"Seigaiha (Blue Ocean Wave)\" pattern is a traditional auspicious design that symbolizes a wish for eternal peace and prosperity.\u003cbr\u003e\nInspired by the beauty of nature, this pattern features flowing, curved lines that evoke images of the sea and water.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is also believed that the Seigaiha pattern carries a purifying meaning, as it represents the act of washing away misfortune with water, making it a symbol of protection against evil.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginally, Seigaiha was the name of a traditional Japanese court music (Gagaku) performance.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe wave-like pattern became well-known because it was used on the costumes worn by the performers in this dance, eventually becoming a widely recognized motif representing ocean waves.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"false\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTanshin Kiln made \"Suisho-bori Hand-painted Seigaiha pattern Five lidded Tea Cups Set\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSet NO. : JAC-TSG-503-02\u003cbr\u003e\nSize : Outer Box\/22.3 cm × 33.0 cm × 8.0 cm, Tea cups\/Diameter about 9.2cm × Height 8.0cm\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight : Total about 920 g\u003cbr\u003e\n*Packaged in a paper box\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n    \n\n\u003cli\u003e1,000 JPY flat rate shipping within Japan, free shipping for purchases totaling 20,000 JPY or more.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease bear the actual cost for shipping charges outside Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"kurokigoishiten","offers":[{"title":"Default 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