[Okura Porcelain Washi Paper Wrapping] 100th Anniversary Blue Rose Morning Cup & Saucer 26_8011R

The "Blue Rose," a design that has been loved for over 90 years since its creation in 1928, is now available in a new series combining it with "lapis lazuli" to commemorate the 90th anniversary of its creation and the 100th anniversary of Okura Art China's founding. The "Blue Rose," which expresses the beauty of gracefully growing vines and vibrant roses through the mystical colors created by the art of fire, has been a beloved design since its creation in 1928 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. The beauty of the deep blue that gently blooms, blended into the white porcelain using the "Okazome" technique, will amaze everyone. "Okazome" is a technique unique to Okura Art China. This technique involves painting with cobalt-based paints onto a pre-fired white clay body and then firing it again in a kiln at the world's highest temperature of approximately 1460 degrees Celsius. This process causes the paint to sink into the glaze, creating a unique, deep, and rich navy blue color. This technique truly shines on Okura Art China's world-renowned white porcelain. Because the paint is dissolved into the glaze, the surface is glossy and smooth, ensuring long-lasting and reliable use.

The "Blue Rose" design, beloved for over 90 years since its creation in 1928, is now available in a new series combining it with "lapis lazuli" to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the Blue Rose design and the 100th anniversary of Okura Art China's founding.

Expressing the beauty of gracefully growing vines and vibrant roses through the mystical colors created by the art of fire, the "Blue Rose" design, a signature of Okura Art China, has been cherished since its creation in 1928. In an era when it was said impossible to naturally cultivate blue roses, Okura Art China's "Blue Rose" design recreated that miracle. Using the "Okazome" technique, the rose blends seamlessly into the white porcelain, creating a breathtakingly beautiful deep blue hue.

"Okazome" is a technique unique to Okura Art China. It involves painting with cobalt-based pigments onto a pre-fired white porcelain base, then firing it again in a kiln at the world's highest temperature of approximately 1460 degrees Celsius. This process causes the pigments to sink into the glaze, creating a uniquely deep deep blue. This technique truly shines on Okura Art China's world-renowned white porcelain. Because the pigments are fully integrated into the glaze, the surface is glossy and smooth, ensuring long-lasting, consistent, and reliable use.

[Cup] Diameter: approx. 9cm, Longest diameter: approx. 11.5cm, Height: approx. 7cm, Full capacity: approx. 295cc [Saucer] Diameter: approx. 15cm, Height: approx. 2cm