This sake cup bears the pale jade green elegance of celadon ceramic complimented with distinctive drip patterns. Looking into the cup, the fluted edges reveal a lovely Chrysanthemum pattern. Turn it upside down - can you see Mt Fuji?
The light colour of the greenware glazing on the vessel imparts a sense of coolness and purity when sampling sake from it. The wide mouthed soba choko like shape is both beautiful to drink out of and to hold.
At various dinners and parties where sake is poured there is the endearing custom of being offered a selecting of sake cups - you choose the one that 'speaks' to you the most. What is Fuji-san saying to you?