Lacquered Cup

●Material：Zelkova Wood / Lacquer ●Size：Φ8.5×H10cm/150g ●A modern design featuring a border of metallic shining lacquer (Shining Blue, Shining Green) on a cup made of zelkova wood with a wiped lacquer finish. Since it is made of wood, it is light and easy to hold without getting hot even when you pour hot drinks. It fits comfortably in your hand. ●Artist：Ataka Shikkouten Shintaro Ataka of “Ataka Shikkouten” is an Edo-style lacquerware craftsman who handles architectural lacquerware, which has become rare in Tokyo. In addition to applying lacquer to the rail, shelves, and pillars of a tokonoma alcove, he also works on small goods such as vessels and stationery. He became his father’s apprentice at the age of 15 and has worked on many famous buildings, including Zenkoji Temple, Meguro Gajoen, and the National Noh Theatre. In response to high demands, he has honed various lacquer polishing techniques, including Roiro-shiage, Nashiji-nuri, Shunkei-nuri, and Tame-nuri. He is an Intangible Cultural Property holder of Sumida Ward as well as a Tokyo Meister. https://tokyoteshigoto.tokyo/studio/atakashikkouten/ https://atakashikkouten.wixsite.com/home