This is a work by Naoto Nabeta, a glass artist active in Akiu, a suburb of Sendai. Small sake glass (About the size of a small sake cup) Only one piece is available. Purchased at the glass studio "Sho" Cedar Gallery. The glass works of this artist are very unique. He seems to use a manufacturing method called fusing technique, but the color of the glass and the contrast between transparent and opaque are exquisite, and the beauty is breathtaking. Each piece is very carefully and boldly and delicately shaped. Although it is a small work, it was about the same price as a plate, I think it was around ¥7000-8000. Used about 2-3 times. I used it for cold sake. It was too precious, and years passed just displaying it. The color is a dark navy blue, or indigo, or a midnight blue. A dark, deep blue, close to black. A pale, light purple color is mixed in the joints. The upper part is clear glass The lower part (base) is matte glass In my subjective opinion, I think it is a beautiful work even now, but it is a personal item that has been used as tableware, so it is not new. For those who don't mind the small details. As it is a handmade work, it is different from mass-produced products, and it is not a perfect circle or symmetrical. For those who understand that this is part of its charm. I think it's a waste to just display it, so I would like to give it to someone who will use it with care. Glass artist Fusing technique Glass vessel Glass artist Crafts Handmade Sake cup Sake cup Ochoko Cold sake glass Mini glass