Specifications
| Materials | Handcrafted Glass |
| Diameter | 5.1 in / 13 cm |
| Width | 7.1 in / 18 cm |
| Height | 5.9 in / 15 cm |
| Capacity | 12.2 fl oz / 360 ml Sake Cup |
| Care Instructions | Do Not put in oven or under direct fire/heat May crack when subject to extreme temperature differential Hand clean with soft cloth and mild chemicals only Item is fragile, avoid dropping |
Toyo-Sasaki Hand-Cut Chirori Crystal Sake Set
$350
This refined sake set from Toyo-Sasaki features a beautifully crafted chirori, a traditional vessel used to warm or chill sake gently.
Description
This refined sake set from Toyo-Sasaki Glass features a beautifully crafted chirori, a traditional vessel used to warm or chill sake gently. The pot includes an inner chamber for ice, allowing your sake to stay perfectly chilled without diluting its flavor. The textured silver-tone lid and matching handle glisten with a matted texture.
Accompanied by two matching glasses delicately etched with seasonal floral and bamboo motifs, this set brings together practicality and beauty. It comes in a premium gift box, ideal for celebratory gifting or elevating your own tableware.
• Brand: Toyo-Sasaki
• Origin: Made in Japan
• Product:1x Sake Flagon2x Sake Cup
Handcrafted in Japan, with traditional methods, each with a unique design and texture.
Materials: Handcrafted Glass
Diameter: 5.1 in / 13 cm
Width: 7.1 in / 18 cm
Height: 5.9 in / 15 cm
Capacity: 12.2 fl oz / 360 ml Sake Cup
Care Instructions: Do Not put in oven or under direct fire/heat May crack when subject to extreme temperature differential Hand clean with soft cloth and mild chemicals only Item is fragile, avoid dropping
The Craft, in Four Steps
Design Drafting
Each pattern is drawn by hand, mapping how light will travel through every facet.
Initial Cutting
Diamond wheels carve the primary facets. One wrong angle and the piece is lost.
Fine Adjustment
Each facet is refined by hand. Depth, edge, angle - adjusted until geometry becomes art.
Final Polishing
Progressive abrasives bring out optical clarity. Light passes through without distortion.
Why Optical-Grade Crystal?
Our crystal isn't just "glass." It's optical-grade borosilicate - the same material used in telescope lenses and camera prisms, chosen for its extraordinary clarity and precision.
When we set out to make the perfect whiskey glass, we didn't start with tradition. We started with a question: What if the same crystal that helps us see the stars could hold the amber glow of your favorite whiskey?
The result is a glass with >92% light transmission - higher than traditional lead crystal - and a hardness that allows for incredibly precise hand-cut facets. It's lighter than lead crystal, yet more durable and chemically stable.
This isn't a cheaper alternative to crystal. It's a better one.
| Attribute | Optical Crystal (ours) | Lead Crystal | Ordinary Glass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Transmission | >92% | >90% | ~85% |
| Refractive Index | High | High | Low |
| Lead Content | Lead-free | 24%+ | 0% |
| Weight | Lighter | Heavier | Light |
| Cut Precision | Excellent | Good | Poor |
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