[Product Specifications] Material: Hard porcelain / Country of origin: Japan / Size: [Cup] Diameter: approx. 7.5cm, Longest diameter: approx. 9.5cm, Height: approx. 6.5cm, Full capacity: approx. 175cc [Saucer] Diameter: approx. 13cm, Height: approx. 2cm
"Blue Rose" expresses the beauty of gracefully growing vines and vibrant roses through the mystical colors created by the art of fire. Since its creation in 1928, this design has been loved to this day and is synonymous with Okura Art China. In an era when it was said to be impossible to make blue roses bloom naturally, Okura Art China's "Blue Rose" was designed to capture that miracle. Through Okura Art China's unique "Okazome" technique, the deep blue color blends into the white porcelain, and everyone is captivated by the beauty of the gently blooming deep blue.
The "Okazome" technique involves painting on a pre-fired white clay body with cobalt-based paints, and then firing it again in a kiln at the world's highest temperature of approximately 1460 degrees Celsius. This process causes the paints to sink into the glaze, creating a unique, deep, indigo blue color. This technique is particularly effective on Okura Art China's world-renowned white porcelain. Because the paints are dissolved into the glaze, the surface is glossy and smooth. You can use it with confidence for a long time without it changing.
"Blue Rose (8011)" is available in a variety of items in addition to the dinner pattern. It is also recommended as a gift.
【High-Quality Cup & Saucer to Enhance Your Cafe Time】This cup and saucer is perfect for cafe-style brunch, afternoon tea, coffee breaks, and tea time. Whether used as a coffee cup or teacup, it elegantly enhances your moments enjoying tea, herbal tea, or coffee, adding a touch of sophistication to your table setting.
[For everyday use and as gifts] This high-quality porcelain features delicate decorations on fine white porcelain. Its design is perfect for everyday use, as well as for tea time, special dinners, home parties, and entertaining guests, adding an elegant touch to your table setting. It's also ideal as a formal gift for weddings, births, wedding favors, anniversaries, and other special occasions.
[About Okura Art China] Founded in 1919 under the philosophy of "striving for excellence beyond the ordinary," Okura Art China has been producing high-quality porcelain for over 100 years. As high-end art tableware backed by Japanese culture and tradition, it is favored by the Imperial Family, the State Guest House, and first-class hotels, among others. The white porcelain known as "Okura White" pursues "whiteness of color, hardness of porcelain, and smoothness of surface" through the finest raw materials and exceptional techniques.