Nabeshima Tortoiseshell Pattern Sakazuki Flat Sake Cup Salad Bowl enhanced with a subtle metallic

enhanced with a subtle metallic sheen

where one-quarter of each overlaps the next

be it alcohol

known for its moderate hardness and beautiful grain

and has a humorous and relaxing charm

Nabeshima Tortoiseshell Pattern Sakazuki Flat Sake Cup Salad Bowl enhanced with a subtle metallicThis sakazuki flat sake cup is meticulously decorated with the traditional kikko "tortoiseshell" design using extremely fine brush strokes drawn by skilled craftsmen. The name of this tortoiseshell pattern is the Bishamon kikko pattern, inspired by the chain armor of Bishamonten, the god of war. It features the mitsumori kikko motif, with three tortoiseshell shapes interlinked to form a unified design. The inner surface of the sakazuki flat sake cup