ADERIA Medetaka Mono Lucky Sake Cup Pair Made In Gift Includes Ochoko and Guinomi Sake Stylish Gift for Housewarming Retirement S6285 (ADERIA) Set,

Body size: Approx. maximum diameter 7.0 (mouth diameter 7.0) x height 5.7 cm (per piece) Weight: 280g/set Material: Soda glass Country of Origin: Japan Full capacity: approx. 90ml In Japan, there has been a long-standing custom of decorating various items as "lucky charms" with wishes, and this custom continues to this day. The "Medeta Mono" series features sake cups with motifs based on classic decorative items. The packaging is also perfect for gifting. Enjoy these glasses that are sure to make both the giver and the receiver happy. This is a "Maneki Neko" sake cup, a symbol of good fortune and business prosperity. Originally, it was considered a lucky charm to protect crops and silkworms from rats, but over time it has become synonymous with good fortune. The right hand (leg) is said to bring good fortune and wealth, while the left hand (leg) is said to beckon people. This "Red Daruma" sake cup was displayed as a talisman during the Edo period, and is now considered a symbol of making dreams come true in addition to its role as a talisman. Daruma dolls are said to have originated from Bodhidharma, the founder of Zen Buddhism. Daruma dolls got their name from the vermilion robes they wore, and this vermilion (red) color was believed to have the power to ward off evil and cure illness, so they were displayed accordingly. The presentation box is a vermilion-colored box with a gold-colored lid. The auspicious colors of not only the sake cup but also the packaging are sure to delight the recipient.