Okura Touen 100th Anniversary Blue Rose Made In Mug, Coffee/Tea, Approx. 330cc, Japan, 114c/8011-r

[Product Specifications] Material: Hard porcelain / Country of Origin: Japan / Size: Diameter: Approx. 9cm, Height: Approx. 9cm, Full Capacity: Approx. 330ml Blue Rose has been loved for over 90 years since its design was first created in 1928. To commemorate the 90th anniversary of Blue Rose's creation and the 100th anniversary of Okura Pottery's founding, this new Blue Rose series combines it with Ruri. "Blue Rose," which expresses the beauty of the gracefully growing vines and vibrant roses through the mysterious colors created by the art of flame, is a design that can be said to be synonymous with Okura Touen and has been beloved ever since its creation in 1928. At a time when it was believed that it was impossible to make blue roses bloom naturally, Okura Touen's "Blue Rose" represented this miracle. The beauty of the gently blooming deep blue, blended into the white porcelain using the "Oka dyeing" technique, is a sight to behold. "Oka dyeing" is a technique unique to Okura Pottery. Cobalt pigments are applied to a fired white porcelain, which is then fired again in a kiln at the world's highest temperature of approximately 1,460 degrees. This allows the pigments to sink into the glaze, creating a unique, deep deep blue color. This technique shines especially with Okura Pottery's world-renowned white porcelain. Because the pigments blend into the glaze, the surface is lustrous and smooth. You can use it with confidence, knowing it will last a long time. It also matches the "Blue Rose (8011)" series, and there are many variations. It also makes a great gift. [About Okura Touen] Founded in 1919 under the philosophy of "making the best of the best," Okura Touen has been producing high-quality porcelain for over 100 years. As high-quality artistic tableware backed by Japanese culture and tradition, it is patronized by a wide range of clients, including the Imperial Family, Japan's state guest houses, and first-class hotels. [Okura Touen's White Porcelain] This is the "ideal white porcelain" that pursues "whiteness of color, hardness of porcelain, and smoothness of surface" using the finest raw materials and outstanding techniques.