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Like lovely crystal bells, Akita stemware rings true to modern design. The sleek, long bowl of each glass forms a continuous silhouette with the stem, which in turn narrows elegantly as it meets the disk-shaped base. A slight flare at the lip gives the bell-like shape, and silvery accents that contain ten percent real silver add a luxurious touch. Simple enough for nightly wine with dinner, yet special enough for celebrations, Akita sparkling crystal wine goblets and Champagne flutes are complemented by a tall decanter with a flat-topped stopper. Sasaki drinkware comes out of a long tradition of sophisticated Japanese arts and makes a superb gift. The crystal should be washed and dried carefully by hand. The silver accents on the glasses are 10 real silver.