Okura Touen Blue Rose Teacup Pair Made in Set, Approx. 185cc, Japan, 51CR/8211

[Product Specifications] Material: Hard porcelain / Country of Origin: Japan / Size: Diameter: Approx. 9cm, Height: Approx. 4.5cm, Full Capacity: Approx. 185cc "Blue Rose" expresses the rose beautifully permeating the white porcelain with the mysterious colors created by the art of fire. Its deep blue color is inimitable. The beauty of the mystical blue rose shines through. "Blue Rose (8211)" features a striking design featuring a single large rose. This series has been beloved for generations since its launch in 1954. It is a gorgeous and memorable piece, perfect for both home use and as a gift. The "Oka Dye" technique involves painting a white piece of porcelain with cobalt pigments after firing, then firing it again in a kiln at the world's highest temperature of approximately 1,460 degrees, allowing the pigment to sink into the glaze, creating a unique, deep deep blue color. This technique stands out thanks to the white porcelain of Okura Pottery's world-renowned "white." Because the pigment blends into the glaze, the surface is glossy and smooth. You can use it with confidence for many years to come, without any changes. "Blue Rose (8211)" is available in a variety of patterns, including dinner patterns, and is also available in a wide range of other items. It is also recommended as a gift. [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" depicts a rose beautifully infused into white porcelain with the mysterious colors of flame. A deep blue that can never be imitated, the beauty of the mystical blue rose shines through. "Blue Rose (8211)" features a striking design featuring a single large rose. This series has been beloved for generations since its launch in 1954. It is a gorgeous and memorable piece, perfect for both home use and as a gift. The "Oka Dye" technique involves painting a finished white piece with cobalt pigments, then firing it again in a kiln at the world's highest temperature of approximately 1,460°C, allowing the pigment to sink into the glaze, creating a unique, deep deep blue color. This technique is particularly striking with Okura Pottery's world-renowned white porcelain. The pigment blends into the glaze, resulting in a lustrous and smooth surface. It will last for years to come, ensuring reliable use. "Blue Rose (8211)" is available in a variety of patterns, including dinner patterns, and is also available in a wide range of other items. It is also recommended as a gift.