The surface is artfully designed using the technique of metal engraving. The design is emphasized by gilding and caboshon stone inserts.
The handmade cup has passed through such stages as:
turning;
brush painting;
lacquer needle engraving;
etching;
engraving with a cutter;
polishing;
nickel plating;
gilding.
Zlatoust metal engraving is an independent and original Russian craft. It was born at the beginning of the XIXth century, as a way of decorating author’s edged weapons at the Arms Plant in Zlatoust.
The cup can be used for drinking. The cup is a great gift option for a man, friend, leader, as well as a suitable business gift option.
