Bizen-yaki sake bottle and ochoko (sake cup) set. The sake bottle has a shape and spout that would suit not only Japanese sake but also wine. ⚫︎ Mouth diameter 4.5 cm, inner diameter 3 cm Height approx. 15 cm, width 7-11 cm The ochoko is also larger than a guinomi (small sake cup) and can hold a generous amount. ⚫︎ Mouth diameter approx. 6.5 cm, inner diameter approx. 6 cm Height 6.5 cm, base approx. 4 cm No paulownia box Type: Pottery Type of ware: Bizen-yaki Characteristics of Bizen-yaki: Bizen-yaki is an extremely simple type of pottery that does not use any glaze (the chemicals applied to the surface of unglazed ceramics) and is not painted. It is fired at a high temperature of 1200-1300 degrees Celsius, and the patterns are created by the nature of the clay, how it is packed in the kiln, changes in the kiln temperature, and ash and charcoal during firing. The deep charm of Bizen-yaki is that no two pieces have the same color or pattern. The color and pattern change depending on where the piece is placed in the kiln and the firing conditions. The unique patterns of Bizen-yaki are created by the nature of the clay, how it is packed in the kiln, changes in the kiln temperature, and the effects of ash and charcoal during firing. Bizen-yaki is said to have the power to make food and drinks taste better. It allows you to enjoy cold and warm items in their respective ideal states. Because the interior is very dense, it has a large specific heat capacity and excellent heat retention. The characteristic is that cold items stay cold, and conversely, warm items stay warm, allowing you to enjoy them deliciously.