{"product_id":"obuchi-ginki-pure-silver-guinomi-ganseki","title":"Obuchi Ginki Pure Silver Guinomi Sake Cup, Ganseki Rock Finish (Tokyo Ginki)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA pure silver guinomi sake cup from Obuchi Ginki of Tokyo, formed by the traditional shibori technique and given the textured \"ganseki\" (rock) finish, then fully polished.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTokyo Ginki, the silversmithing tradition of Tokyo, was designated a national traditional craft of Japan in 1979. Obuchi Ginki was founded in 1955 by Obuchi Takenori, a craftsman who trained in the trade himself. Alongside the hammered goza-me and tsuchi-me surfaces, ganseki is one of the classic finishes: its slightly rough texture gives a secure grip and hides small scuffs, and the silver slowly mellows toward the soft grey tone known as ibushi-gin with use. Silver keeps chilled sake cold and is traditionally said to soften its taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: Obuchi Ginki (大淵銀器), Tokyo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: pure silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: ganseki (rock) texture, fully polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: diameter 50 mm × height 41 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBox: 76 × 60 × 76 mm; the dealer ships it in a paulownia gift box on request\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: new\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWatch: how Tokyo Ginki silver is hand-raised\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA TEWAZA craft film showing Tokyo Ginki silversmithing techniques, from Japan Traditional Crafts Aoyama Square. (A general craft video — not this piece or maker.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%;margin-bottom:1.5em;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/vw45R8Bp3W8?rel=0\" title=\"how Tokyo Ginki silver is hand-raised\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlease read before ordering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLimited availability.\u003c\/strong\u003e We confirm availability with the dealer in Japan within one business day of your order; if it has sold we refund in full immediately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips from New Jersey in 2–3 weeks. Price includes all import duties. Fully insured, signature required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Obuchi Ginki (大淵銀器)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67648236913008,"sku":"ME-OBUCHI-GINKI-PURE-SILVER-GUINOMI-GANS","price":1639.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1042\/2940\/5040\/files\/184.jpg?v=1791329386","url":"https:\/\/meridianeast.co\/products\/obuchi-ginki-pure-silver-guinomi-ganseki","provider":"Meridian East","version":"1.0","type":"link"}