{"product_id":"edo-kiriko-handcrafted-emerald-peacock-whisky-glass","title":"Edo Kiriko Emerald Peacock Hand-Cut Whisky Glass","description":"\u003cp\u003eA glass of luminous color and quiet majesty, the Edo Kiriko Handcrafted Emerald Peacock Whisky Glass renders the iridescent splendor of the peacock — bird of beauty, protection, and spiritual depth — into hand-cut crystal. The interplay of deep emerald and clear crystal evokes the famed \"eyes\" of peacock plumage, catching light in shifting patterns of green and silver with every angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKujaku (孔雀) — The Peacock in Sacred Tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japanese Buddhism, the peacock — \u003cem\u003ekujaku\u003c\/em\u003e (孔雀) — holds a singular position. \u003cem\u003eKujaku Myōō\u003c\/em\u003e (孔雀明王), the Peacock Wisdom King, is one of the most revered figures of esoteric Buddhism: he alone among the Five Great Wisdom Kings wears a peaceful expression, riding atop a peacock as a symbol of compassion that transforms danger into beauty. Real peacocks consume venomous creatures unharmed; the bird thus came to symbolize the rare power of transmuting the toxic into the beautiful — a metaphor for spiritual practice itself. To carry the peacock is to carry the wish that what is difficult may be transformed into what is luminous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Kise (被せ) Technique\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe deep emerald color is achieved through the traditional \u003cem\u003ekise\u003c\/em\u003e (被せ) overlay technique. A thin layer of emerald-tinted crystal is fused over a clear crystal core; the artisan then hand-cuts through the colored layer with carefully judged pressure, revealing the bright clarity beneath. The interplay of emerald surface and crystal depths produces the peacock's signature shifting brilliance — color that seems to deepen and lighten as the glass turns in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-Cut Through Patient Tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery facet of the peacock motif is shaped by hand against a spinning wheel through tens of thousands of careful strokes. The dense, multi-directional cutting captures light from every angle, scattering it across the body of the glass like the eyes on peacock feathers. The lead-free crystal carries its 350 g weight with grounded authority — solid in the hand, refined to the eye. The wide base allows the spirit to breathe; the tapered upper form funnels aromas to the nose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSingle Malt Scotch, Bourbon, Japanese whisky, and any aged spirit served neat or on the rocks. A particularly meaningful gift for those who have transformed difficulty into grace — \u003cstrong\u003erecovery milestones, anniversaries of beginning again, completion of long inner work, retirement after a demanding career\u003c\/strong\u003e. Also a beloved gesture for collectors drawn to Buddhist iconography, those who value protection symbolism, and anyone with an aesthetic appreciation for iridescent beauty. A statement piece for the bar of the contemplative connoisseur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n- \u003cstrong\u003eCraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic Edo Kiriko Technique\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-Cut Lead-Free Crystal\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Emerald Peacock Pattern with Hand-Cut Facets\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep Emerald with Clear Crystal\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kise (被せ) Color Overlay\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.5 in \/ 9 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.9 in \/ 10 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.1 fl oz \/ 300 ml\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.4 oz \/ 350 g\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1× Whisky Glass + 1× Wooden Gift Box\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand wash only — no dishwasher, no microwave\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px;color:#999;margin-top:16px;\"\u003e* Each glass is handcrafted. Minor variations in dimensions, weight, and pattern are inherent to the artisan process and make every piece unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA refined choice for whisky, bourbon, Scotch, old fashioned cocktails, and rocks drinks, designed for collectors and anyone building a premium home bar.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clay Whispers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52750616756534,"sku":null,"price":269.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/1752\/7862\/files\/O1CN019kOjfU1rC6Tw84rgb-201385594-_1.jpg?v=1755615855","url":"https:\/\/www.claywhispers.com\/products\/edo-kiriko-handcrafted-emerald-peacock-whisky-glass","provider":"ClayWhispers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}