公孫樹（いちょう）は、日本古来の吉祥文様。その生命力の強さから、長寿や子孫繁栄の願いを込めて描かれます。今回はその美しい葉を意匠化し、わずかな縁の彫り込みと重なり合う金の蒔絵で表現しました。黄葉の季節は、日本酒の季節。絢爛豪華な秋の訪れをご堪能ください。

In Japan, ginkgo is often drawn to pray for the long life and the prosperity of descendants. This cup describes its leaves with the curved edge and maki-e with fine gold filings. The taste of sake gets better as ginkgo leaves turn brilliant yellow. Let’s celebrate the coming of the most beautiful season of the year.

(Photography by Satoshi Okui)