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Arita Hexagon Demitasse Cup & Saucer — Diamond Set

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  • 100 ml
  • Porcelain
  • Not microwave-safe
  • Hand-wash only
  • Made in Japan

Hand-painted Arita/Hasami hexagonal demitasse cup & saucer in the 染錦菱紋 Some-nishiki Hishi-mon ("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.

Workshop & tradition

Arita (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.

What is the pattern?

染錦菱紋 Some-nishiki Hishi-mon: 染 (sometsuke, underglaze cobalt) + 錦 (nishikide, polychrome overglaze brocade) + 菱紋 (hishi-mon, 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.

Use cases

  • Espresso / strong-brew coffee service (100 mL)
  • Japanese sencha tea in a small portion
  • Display-as-art — the diamond lattice + hexagonal form together create a kaleidoscopic table presence
  • Gift: wedding, anniversary, corporate executive, housewarming, mid-century-modern collector

FAQ

Is it microwave or dishwasher safe? 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.

Arita or Hasami? Both. The kiln sits on the Saga–Nagasaki border where Arita-cho and Hasami-cho meet.

Is there a matching floral variant? Yes — see our 花絵間取綠 Hana-e Madori Midori hexagon demitasse (same form, same workshop run).

Details & dimensions

Cup: 6.5 cm rim × 5.5 cm h × 10 cm w/handle, 100 mL, 150 g (≈2.6″ × 2.2″ × 3.9″, 3.4 fl oz, 5.3 oz).
Saucer: 12 cm dia × 3 cm h, 180 g (≈4.7″ × 1.2″, 6.3 oz).
Set total weight ≈ 330 g (≈11.6 oz).
Material: Porcelain + Gold kinsai overglaze accents.
Pattern: 染錦菱紋 Some-nishiki Hishi-mon — supplier-confirmed (Sometsuke + Polychrome-Brocade Diamond-Lattice).
Decoration: hand-painted — pale cobalt sometsuke (染付) diamond grid + nishikide (錦手) polychrome overglaze enamels (red akae + green ryokusai + gold kinsai + yellow + black) filling alternating diamond cells + black sumi-style dot accents at lattice intersections.
Foot mark: single hand-painted underglaze cobalt signature character on both cup and saucer feet (same painter as our floral hexagon sister ITM5946).
Certification: 美術 有田焼 (Bijutsu Arita-yaki) oval sticker on saucer underside.

Shipping, duties & delivery

Ships from Japan within 1–3 business days.

International delivery typically 5–14 business days after dispatch, varies by destination.

Hand-packed in the original navy-blue gift box with outer protective carton and cushioning for international transit.

Buyers outside Japan are responsible for any local customs duties, VAT, and import taxes.

Packaging & gifting

Arrives in original navy-blue printed Arita-yaki gift box with cream 「くらしの器」 Kurashi-no-Utsuwa product card insert + red 有田焼 brand label.

美術 有田焼 (Bijutsu Arita-yaki) cooperative certification sticker on saucer underside.

Double-boxed for international transit.

Care instructions

Hand-wash only with mild soap and lukewarm water; air-dry with soft cotton. The gold (kinsai) enamel and polychrome overglaze enamels will abrade in a dishwasher cycle. No microwave — the gold kinsai accents are specifically incompatible with microwave use.

The light iron-spot speckle through the porcelain body is intentional and characteristic of Arita-Hasami border-kiln production — it is part of the surface, not a defect.

Returns / damage support

Returns accepted within 14 days for unused items in original condition. Buyer pays return shipping. If your item arrives damaged in transit, please contact us within 7 days of delivery with clear photos of the item and packaging for replacement or refund.

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