Okura Pottery Blue Rose Made in Bonbonnière, Diameter Approx. 10.5cm, Japan, 32e/8011-a

[Product Specifications] Material: Hard porcelain / Country of Origin: Japan / Size: Maximum diameter: Approx. 10.5 cm, Height: Approx. 4.5 cm "Blue Rose" expresses the beauty of the gracefully growing vines and vibrant roses through the mysterious colors created by the art of flame. It is a design that can be said to be synonymous with Okura Touen, beloved even today 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. Using Okura Touen's unique "Oka Dye" technique, the rose blends into the white porcelain, and the beauty of the gently blooming deep blue is a sight to behold. The "Oka Dye" technique involves painting a white piece of porcelain with cobalt pigments after firing, then firing it again in a kiln at the world's highest temperature of approximately 1,460 degrees, allowing the pigment to sink into the glaze, creating a unique, deep deep blue color. This technique stands out thanks to the white porcelain of Okura Pottery's world-renowned "white." Because the pigment blends into the glaze, the surface is glossy and smooth. You can use it with confidence, knowing it will last a long time. "Blue Rose (8011)" is available in a variety of items, including dinner patterns. It is also recommended as a gift. [For everyday use and gifts] This luxurious porcelain features delicate decorations on high-quality white porcelain. Its design is perfect for everyday use, tea time, special dinners, home parties, and entertaining guests, adding a touch of elegance to any table setting. It also makes a perfect gift for weddings, baby showers, wedding favors, anniversaries, and other formal occasions. [About Okura Touen] Founded in 1919 under the philosophy of "excellent quality, even better," Okura Touen has been producing high-quality porcelain for over 100 years. As high-end artistic tableware backed by Japanese culture and tradition, it is patronized by a wide range of customers, including the Imperial Family, the Japanese State Guest House, and first-class hotels. Okura White, known as the white porcelain, is crafted using the finest raw materials and exceptional techniques, pursuing "whiteness of color, hardness of porcelain, and smoothness of surface." "Blue Rose" expresses the beauty of graceful vines and vibrant roses through the mysterious colors created by the art of flame. This design, beloved since its creation in 1928, is synonymous with Okura Touen. At a time when it was believed impossible to produce blue roses naturally, Okura Touen's "Blue Rose" represented this miracle. The delicate, blooming deep blue color, melds seamlessly into the white porcelain using Okura Touen's unique "Oka Dye" technique, is a stunning sight. The "Oka Dye" technique involves painting a piece with cobalt-based paint on a fired white surface, then firing it again in a kiln at the world's highest temperature of approximately 1,460°C, allowing the paint to sink into the glaze, creating a unique, deep deep blue. This technique shines especially well on Okura Touen's world-renowned white porcelain. Because the paint blends seamlessly into the glaze, the surface is lustrous and smooth. You can use it for a long time without any changes and with peace of mind. "Blue Rose (8011)" is available in a wide variety of items, including dinner patterns. It is also recommended as a gift.