{"product_id":"arita-hexagon-demitasse-cup-saucer","title":"Arita Hexagon Demitasse Cup \u0026 Saucer — Diamond Set","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-painted Arita\/Hasami hexagonal demitasse cup \u0026amp; saucer\u003c\/strong\u003e in the \u003cem\u003e染錦菱紋 Some-nishiki Hishi-mon\u003c\/em\u003e (\"Sometsuke + Polychrome-Brocade Diamond-Lattice\") pattern. Pale cobalt sometsuke (underglaze) diamond grid + red, green, gold, yellow, black overglaze enamels filling alternating cells — the canonical Old-Imari \/ Kakiemon-school technique on the characteristic iron-spot-speckled Arita-Hasami porcelain body. Original navy gift box + 美術 有田焼 certification sticker on saucer underside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorkshop \u0026amp; tradition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArita (有田焼) and Hasami (波佐見焼) are two of Japan's most prestigious porcelain traditions — both designated 経済産業大臣指定伝統的工芸品 (Traditional Crafts) — produced in neighbouring towns on the Saga–Nagasaki border. Many border-region kilns produce ware classified as both, and this set is one of those: a hand-painted hexagonal demitasse co-classified as Arita+Hasami porcelain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the pattern?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e染錦菱紋 Some-nishiki Hishi-mon\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e染\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003esometsuke\u003c\/em\u003e, underglaze cobalt) + \u003cstrong\u003e錦\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003enishikide\u003c\/em\u003e, polychrome overglaze brocade) + \u003cstrong\u003e菱紋\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003ehishi-mon\u003c\/em\u003e, diamond crest). A pale-blue cobalt diamond grid lays the structural pattern, and red\/green\/gold\/yellow\/black overglaze enamels fill alternating cells with miniature framed diamonds. The combination of sometsuke base + nishikide overlay is the canonical Old-Imari \/ Kakiemon-school decorative technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUse cases\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEspresso \/ strong-brew coffee service (100 mL)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese sencha tea in a small portion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay-as-art — the diamond lattice + hexagonal form together create a kaleidoscopic table presence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGift: wedding, anniversary, corporate executive, housewarming, mid-century-modern collector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it microwave or dishwasher safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e Not confirmed. The gold (kinsai) enamel accents are specifically incompatible with microwave use, and the polychrome overglaze enamels will abrade in a dishwasher cycle. Hand-wash only with mild soap and lukewarm water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArita or Hasami?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both. The kiln sits on the Saga–Nagasaki border where Arita-cho and Hasami-cho meet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs there a matching floral variant?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — see our 花絵間取綠 Hana-e Madori Midori hexagon demitasse (same form, same workshop run).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487584403686,"sku":"ZK-CUP-NANPU-ITM5947","price":71.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/il_fullxfull.7620438546_73nc.jpg?v=1774622227","url":"https:\/\/zen-kiln.com\/en-au\/products\/arita-hexagon-demitasse-cup-saucer","provider":"ZenKiln","version":"1.0","type":"link"}