Unused, stored item. Due to the death of the kiln owner, the kiln has closed, making this a rare item. This is a sake set with an impressive relief of "Joshikarei" (a type of flounder) on the spout of the tokkuri (sake bottle) and the bottom of the ochoko (sake cups). ※ Joshikarei… In Hiji Town, Oita Prefecture, fresh water springs up from the seabed under the ruins of Hiji Castle, and the flounder caught here is called "Joshikarei." ※ Production and sales have been discontinued due to the death of the kiln owner, making this a very difficult item to obtain. ※ The box has some stains. Please refrain from bidding if you are concerned.