Okura Toen Blue Rose Cup Saucer (8211) & 78C/8211

Material: hard porcelain [Cup] Diameter: approx. 9cm, major axis: approx. 10.5cm, height: approx. 5.5cm, full water capacity: approx. 190cc [Saucer] Diameter: Approx. 14.5cm, Height: Approx. 2.5cm Country of manufacture: Japan About Okura Touen: Established in 1919 with the philosophy of "making good things even better," we have continued to produce the highest quality porcelain ever since, inheriting the spirit of craftsmanship and traditional techniques. Okura Touen's white porcelain: The ideal white porcelain, which pursues ``whiteness of color, hardness of porcelain quality, and smoothness of the skin'' using the finest raw materials and outstanding techniques. ``Blue Rose'' expresses the beauty of roses full of life and supple vines using the mysterious colors created by the art of flame. This is a pattern that is synonymous with Okura Touen and has continued to be loved since its design was created in 1928. At a time when it was said that it was impossible to make blue roses bloom naturally, Okura Touen's ``Blue Rose'' was designed to create that miracle. Everyone will be amazed by the beauty of the deep blue color that blends into the white porcelain using Okura Toen's unique ``Okazome'' technique, and blooms gently. The ``Okazome'' technique is a technique in which cobalt paint is painted on the white fabric that has been fired, and then fired again in a real kiln at the world's highest temperature of approximately 1,460 degrees, allowing the paint to sink into the glaze, creating a unique deep blue color. It is also a technique that stands out because of the white porcelain produced by the world-renowned Okura Touen. Since the paint is melted into the glaze, the surface is glossy and smooth. You can use it with confidence for a long time without changing.