Okura Flavored Tea Cup and Made In Pottery's "Furigenji Sumire" Saucer, Coffee/Tea, Approx. 180cc, Japan, 94C/C260-5

[Product Specifications] Material: Hard porcelain / Country of Origin: Japan [High-quality cups and saucers to brighten up your cafe time] These cups and saucers are perfect for cafe-style brunches, afternoon teas, coffee breaks, and teatime. They can be used as coffee cups or teacups to elegantly decorate your table while enjoying black tea, herbal tea, or coffee. [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." Hanasumire Series...A diverse variety of violets is native to Japan, making it known as one of the world's leading violet kingdoms. Many enthusiasts, including numerous clubs and research groups, are also present. We commissioned the Japan Violet Research Society, established in 1973, to select and supervise the flower species used to create this charming cup and saucer. The teacup, with its flared rim resembling a blooming flower, can also be enjoyed as a sorbet cup. The saucer is also printed with the series name and the name of the flower. The "Variegated Genji Violet" (Furigenji Violet) is said to have been named after Murasaki Shikibu, who was inspired by the purple underside of its leaves. This delicate violet has deep blue-purple flowers.