Bajo Hai, Cup to Hold on Top of a Horse
Cup (to drink with) on top of a horse. That’s how this goblet-shaped cup is generally called.
The naming can be traced back to the deserty northern China or Mongolia; the so-called horse-riding people and the vibrant culture from much before two millennia ago. They fought, ate, and drank while riding on horses. Hence the need for a better grip.
¥22,000
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Additional information
| Weight | 65 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 6.5 × 6.5 cm |
| Color | Red |
| Maker | Senro Sato |
| Material | Urushi |
| Material | Japanese Cherry Birch |
Full Product Details
Bajo hai. Cup (to hold) on top of a horse. That’s how this goblet-shaped cup is generally called.
The naming can be traced back to the deserty northern China or Mongolia; the so-called horse-riding people and the vibrant culture from much before two millennia ago. They fought, ate, and drank while riding on horses. Hence the need for a better grip.
This light scarlet-coloured cup seems a little intimidated by this wild and macho legend. The gentle neck, or leg as we like to call it, can be held with your two fingertips, and fit perfectly in your palm.
Good for pouring in sake, or umeshu (plum liquor), or for enjoying the aroma of mezcal if you wish.
To me, the best way to appreciate the quality of urushi lacquer is with the mouth, or lips to be precise. Since Senro will no longer produce urushi spoons, or so I heard, this little cup is another chance for us to really feel the sensation with our lips. They are so used to ceramics, stainless steel, or glass, that the tactile difference will surprise them.
Care of Use:
Avoid direct sunlight and UV rays.
Wash with lukewarm water and wipe well with a soft cloth. Carefully Remove water from the corners with a dry soft cloth so as to avoid water stains.
For oil stains, wash with a soft sponge using neutral detergent and rinse with lukewarm water.
To store for a long time without use, wrap in a cloth and store at room temperature.
Do not stack dishes of other materials, such as earthenware or porcelain, on top of urushiware in order to avoid scratches.
Message from Senro:
This handicraft has been produced in a way that is completely non-polluting to our environment, utilising the wisdom, techniques and materials of our ancestors who have passed on their knowledge and skills from ancient times.
We would like to give it to you as a result of our wish that the path of today’s spiritual culture will become richer, and that respect for nature’s blessings will grow. This gift will continue to live on from the present day to the future.
We hope that you will use it daily, with loving care, and for many years to come.
