Vintage Bizen Tokkuri Bottle & Choko Cup, Japanese Sake Bottle & Cup, Tokkuri, Choko, Mitsuke Fumio, Set of 2pcs, Kuttsuki, Stone Bursts, Unused,
Bizen ware is one of Japan’s traditional pottery traditions and has a history of more than 1,000 years. It originates in Bizen, Okayama Prefecture.
Mitsuke Fumio was born in 1939 and studied under Bizen artist Fujiwara Ken (1924-1977). His work reflects the strong forms, varied firing colors, and wabi-sabi character associated with Bizen ware.
This sake set came from a friend in Okayama. It comes with its Tomobako (original signed paulownia box), Tomonuno (original artist-stamped cloth), and an artist-provided leaflet.
Measurement
<< Tokkuri Sake Bottle >>
Spout: 3.5cm / Approx. 1 3/8”
Body: 9cm / Approx. 3 35/64″
Base: 5.2cm / Approx. 2 3/64”
Height: 12.2cm / Approx. 4 51/64″
Weight: 308g
Capacity: Approx. 180ml
<< Choko Sake Cup >>
Diameter: 6.5cm / Approx. 2 9/16”
Height: 5.2cm / Approx. 2 3/64″
Weight: 104g
Age: 1990s-2000s
Material: Pottery
Color: Bizen Brown, Dark Brown, Red Brown, Charcoal Gray, Blue Bizen Gray
Patterns: Bizen Sangiri, Kase Goma, Koge and Yohen Pattern
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age. (Unused)
* Tomobako (original signed paulownia box)
* Tomonuno (original artist-stamped cloth)
* Artist-provided leaflet
* Inscription (Refer to No. 5 and No. 9 photos)
* Kuttsuki (firing contact marks) and natural stone bursts are visible on the surface.
* Fine surface marks formed during the making and firing process are visible on the surface.
* No chips, cracks, or blemishes.
* Almost no discoloration on the box. (Refer to No. 10 photo)
* The base of each piece comes into contact with surfaces, so minor contact marks may be present.
If you have any questions about the condition or would like additional photos, please contact us before purchasing.
