Thank you for viewing. This is a set of Bizen-yaki (Bizen ware) tokkuri (sake bottle) and ochoko (sake cups) by Mr. Eijo Horie, a holder of Okayama Prefecture's Important Intangible Cultural Property, who was a disciple of Living National Treasure, Touyou Kaneshige. It comes in a brand new, unused paulownia wood box, making it perfect for a gift. Bizen-yaki is a traditional pottery that brings out the original texture and color of the clay by firing it at high temperatures for about two weeks without using any glaze. The "yohen" (kiln transformation), which is created by various phenomena that occur in the kiln, creates a unique landscape that is one of a kind. This work is truly a masterpiece that embodies the essence of Bizen-yaki. The handmade warmth gives it a profound finish, with various colors blending complexly and changing their expression depending on the viewing angle. The tokkuri has an elegant appearance with a mouth diameter of about 2.3cm, a body width of about 8.3cm, and a height of about 12.3cm, making it a size that fits comfortably in the hand. The ochoko is slightly larger, with a diameter of about 6cm and a height of about 5.8cm, and the brick color of the inside is particularly beautiful, further enhancing the color of the sake. What is noteworthy is that the sake bottle in the paulownia wood box is carefully wrapped in a smooth, high-quality cloth that resembles Egyptian cotton, instead of the usual Japanese paper. This goes beyond a mere protective material and is a thoughtful production that shows Mr. Horie's deep affection for his work and consideration for the recipient, truly a "sakka-mono" (artist's work). It is said that sake drunk from Bizen-yaki vessels becomes mellow. Please welcome it as a special sake vessel that will richly color your evening drinks. As it is a brand new, unused item, you can use it with peace of mind. Reference market price: 120,000 yen Before purchasing, we will discuss the shipping method, etc. Please feel free to send us a message in the comment section. #BizenYaki #Tokkuri #Ochoko #SakeVessel #EijoHorie #TouyouKaneshige #JapaneseTableware #Pottery #TraditionalCrafts #MadeInJapan #New #Unused #PaulowniaWoodBox #ImportantIntangibleCulturalProperty #ArtistWork