Edo Kiriko Emerald Peacock Hand-Cut Whisky Glass

A 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.

Kujaku (孔雀) — The Peacock in Sacred Tradition

In Japanese Buddhism. the peacock — kujaku (孔雀) — holds a singular position. Kujaku Myōō (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.

The Kise (被せ) Technique

The deep emerald color is achieved through the traditional kise (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.

Hand-Cut Through Patient Tradition

Every 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.

Perfect For

Single 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 — recovery milestones. anniversaries of beginning again. completion of long inner work. retirement after a demanding career. 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.

Product Specifications

- Craft: Authentic Edo Kiriko Technique
- Material: Hand-Cut Lead-Free Crystal
- Design: Emerald Peacock Pattern with Hand-Cut Facets
- Color: Deep Emerald with Clear Crystal
- Technique: Kise (被せ) Color Overlay
- Diameter: 3.5 in / 9 cm
- Height: 3.9 in / 10 cm
- Capacity: 10.1 fl oz / 300 ml
- Weight: 12.4 oz / 350 g
- 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.