Characteristics of tinware
History of tinware
Tin is a rare metal material that is produced by reducing or electrolyzing an ore called tin stone with carbon.
The history of tinware is very old, and it is said that the oldest tinware in the world is 3,500 years old.
During the Asuka and Nara eras, tinware production technology was introduced to Japan from China, and sake and tea utensils were used by shrines and temples as well as by aristocrats and samurai classes.
In the Edo period, tinwares were familiar to the townsman class from the privileged class up until then, and were touted as sake bottles, especially infusion vessels.
Since then, various products have been produced in Japan by various manufacturing methods.
Characteristics of tin products
Tin is harmless and can be used as a practical product with peace of mind and for a long time if handled carefully.
It is not blackened or rusted like silver.
If you use tinware for a long time, the surface will become grayish and the luster will become soft, and it will give you a calm feeling.
This also has a tin-like taste, which is good, but if you are concerned, you can restore the original luster by polishing the surface with a soft cloth.
In this way, you can enjoy it in good condition forever if you take care of it properly.
It is said that the value of tin is second only to gold and silver, and it is said that tin has the same action as purifying water.
When tinwares are used, hobbyists prefer the characteristics that "liquor becomes delicious" and "increased flavor", and it is used as sake and tea utensils.
Tin wedding ceremony
Wedding anniversary, which celebrates the day when the couple vows eternal love.
On the anniversary of the wedding, the tenth year of marriage is called the tin wedding ceremony.
In Britain, the birthplace of wedding anniversaries, there is a custom of celebrating every 15 years until the 15th year and thereafter every 5 years.
"Tin" has the characteristic of not breaking because it is a soft metal among metals, and since it does not rust in the air or water, it has been treated as an auspicious thing.
The word "masu" is sometimes used to mean "increased fortune" or "increased love" due to the sound of words, or "prosperity" because it can be read as "profit".
In addition, since ancient times, it has been used as a container for God's offerings, so it is used favorably when doing something happy.
Why don't you give "Masujiro" to the tin wedding ceremony of the tenth year of marriage, which is suitable for vowing a long and beautiful marriage life that will continue in the future?