{"product_id":"mokume-gane-silver-chalice-hand-forged-wood-grain-metal-wine-cup","title":"Mokume-gane Silver Chalice | Hand-Forged Wood-Grain Metal Wine Cup","description":"\u003ch3\u003eMokume-gane Silver Chalice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere Metal Becomes Landscape\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForged through one of the world’s rarest metalworking traditions, this Mokume-gane Silver Chalice transforms precious metals into flowing landscapes of wood grain, water, and time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exterior is handcrafted using the ancient mokume-gane technique, in which layers of contrasting metals are repeatedly forged, compressed, and carved to reveal organic patterns that can never be duplicated. Every line is created by the structure of the metal itself rather than surface decoration, ensuring each chalice is entirely unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interior, where the beverage meets the vessel, is crafted from pure silver. Long treasured for its purity and refined character, silver provides an ideal drinking surface while creating a beautiful contrast with the richly textured exterior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRising from a mirror-polished golden stem, the chalice balances sculptural elegance with ceremonial function. Whether used for sake, spirits, tea, or displayed as a collectible object, it invites moments of reflection through craftsmanship and ritual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Art of Mokume-gane\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally developed through centuries-old layered metal forging, mokume-gane—literally “wood-grain metal”—combines multiple precious metals under heat and pressure before revealing intricate natural patterns through carving and forging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo two vessels can ever share the same grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach chalice is a singular expression of fire, metal, and the hand of the artisan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Exterior: Hand-forged Mokume-gane\u003cbr\u003e* Interior: Pure Silver\u003cbr\u003e* Stem \u0026amp; Base: Gold-finished metal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Height: 70 mm (2.76 in)\u003cbr\u003e* Rim Diameter: 48 mm (1.89 in)\u003cbr\u003e* Capacity: Approximately 18 ml (0.61 fl oz)\u003cbr\u003e* Drinking Surface: Pure Silver Interior\u003cbr\u003e* Exterior: Hand-forged Mokume-gane\u003cbr\u003e* Craftsmanship: Individually handcrafted by master artisans\u003cbr\u003e* Pattern: Every Mokume-gane grain is naturally unique—no two vessels are alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Height: 85 mm (3.35 in)\u003cbr\u003e* Rim Diameter: 42 mm (1.65 in)\u003cbr\u003e* Capacity: Approximately 25 ml (0.85 fl oz)\u003cbr\u003e* Drinking Surface: Pure Silver Interior\u003cbr\u003e* Exterior: Hand-forged Mokume-gane\u003cbr\u003e* Craftsmanship: Individually handcrafted by master artisans\u003cbr\u003e* Pattern: Every Mokume-gane grain is naturally unique—no two vessels are alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Vessel for Ceremony\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than a drinking cup, this chalice is a celebration of material, tradition, and time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for collectors, connoisseurs, and those who appreciate exceptional craftsmanship, it embodies the quiet luxury of objects made to be used, admired, and passed from one generation to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jiang Zao","offers":[{"title":"Wide Rim","offer_id":54427034452252,"sku":null,"price":799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Narrow Rim","offer_id":54427034485020,"sku":null,"price":799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0746\/7555\/2540\/files\/8c69e6ecbd50a2803275728d59e49c2a.jpg?v=1786600416","url":"https:\/\/rmgallery.art\/products\/mokume-gane-silver-chalice-hand-forged-wood-grain-metal-wine-cup","provider":"RM Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}