Edo Kiriko Murasaki Tora Hand-Cut Whisky Glass

Edo Kiriko Murasaki Tora Hand-Cut Whisky GlassA glass of imperial nobility and untamed power, the Edo Kiriko Handcrafted Murasaki Tora Whisky Glass renders one of the most potent combinations in Japanese symbolism the purple tiger into hand cut crystal. A roaring beast emerges from a body of flowing imperial purple, hand carved with lifelike precision, every facet catching light like the eye of a tiger at dusk. Wooden Gift Box Included: Presented in a wooden gift box, this premium whisky glass is

A glass of imperial nobility and untamed power, the Edo Kiriko Handcrafted Murasaki Tora Whisky Glass renders one of the most potent combinations in Japanese symbolism — the purple tiger — into hand-cut crystal. A roaring beast emerges from a body of flowing imperial purple, hand-carved with lifelike precision, every facet catching light like the eye of a tiger at dusk.

Wooden Gift Box Included: Presented in a wooden gift box, this premium whisky glass is ready for gifting, collecting, or display in a refined home bar. The box adds a more complete presentation for whisky lovers, anniversaries, groomsmen gifts, housewarmings, and special occasions.

Murasaki (紫) — The Imperial Color

In ancient Japan, murasaki (紫) — the color purple — sat at the very top of the imperial rank-color hierarchy. Reserved for emperors, regents, and the highest nobility, the dye itself was once so rare that wearing it without authorization was forbidden by law. The color appears woven through classical literature — the masterpiece The Tale of Genji was written by a noble lady known by her chosen name, Murasaki Shikibu — and remains the most refined of classical colors, quietly authoritative, never gaudy.

Tora (虎) — The Sacred Tiger

The tiger, tora (虎), has been a symbol of courage, protection, and untamed power across East Asian tradition for thousands of years. In classical art and the zodiac, the tiger guards against evil, brings good fortune in years of difficulty, and represents the bold heart of a warrior. The roaring beast carved into this glass is not decoration — it is presence, watchfulness, the quiet authority of strength that needs no audience.

Where Imperial Color Meets Untamed Power

The pairing of murasaki and tora creates one of the most powerful combinations in classical symbolism: nobility wedded to wild strength, refinement married to fierce vitality. To hold this glass is to hold both at once — the emperor's color and the warrior's spirit, contained in the patience of a single hand-cut vessel.

Hand-Cut by Master Artisans — The Kise (被せ) Technique

Every line of the tiger and every facet of the lattice pattern is shaped by hand against a spinning wheel through tens of thousands of precision strokes. The traditional kise (被せ) overlay technique fuses a thin layer of imperial purple crystal over a clear base; where the artisan cuts deepest, the underlying clarity blazes through, creating the unmistakable two-tone glow that defines the design.

Perfect For

Single Malt Scotch, Bourbon, Japanese whisky, aged spirits served neat or on the rocks. A particularly powerful gift for milestone moments — promotions, retirements, milestone birthdays (especially Years of the Tiger in the East Asian zodiac), or to honor someone who has carried themselves with quiet, unmistakable strength. A statement piece for collectors of bold symbolism, lovers of classical Asian art, and anyone who understands that the most refined power doesn't need to announce itself.

Product Specifications

- Craft: Authentic Edo Kiriko Technique
- Material: Hand-Cut Lead-Free Crystal
- Design: Roaring Tiger Motif with Lattice Cuts
- Technique: Kise (被せ) Color Overlay
- Color: Imperial Purple
- Packaging: 1× Whisky Glass + 1× Wooden Gift Box
- Care: Hand wash only — no dishwasher, no microwave

* Each glass is handcrafted. Minor variations in dimensions, weight, and pattern are inherent to the artisan process and make every piece unique.

A refined choice for whisky, bourbon, Scotch, old fashioned cocktails, and rocks drinks, designed for collectors and anyone building a premium home bar.