Vintage Bizen Tokkuri Bottle & Choko Cups, Japanese Sake Bottle & Cups, Tokkuri, Choko, 2nd Kozan Shibaoka, Shibaokatousendo, Noborigama, Set of 3pcs, Unused,
IKC-010101
Bizen ware is one of famous Japanese pottery. It is from Bizen province (Okayama, Japan). Konishi Touko is very famous for Sangiri.
It was made by a famous Bizen artist 2nd Kozan Shibaoka (1912-1998).
He born in Okayawa as the first son of 1st Kozan Shibaoka. Original name was Tsuyoshi.
His father, 1st Kozan Shibaoka established his kiln Shibaokatosendo in 1912.
He started to help his father’s kiln from 1936 and produce his pottery from 1945.
He succeeded to 2nd Kozan Shibaoka in 1945 after his father 1st Kozab Shibaoka passed away.
He became METI-designated traditional crafts person in 1983.
Currently, the first son (Masashi) of 2nd Kozan Shibaoka succeeded to 3rd Kozan Shibaoka and the head of Shibaokakosendo.
3rd Kozan Shibaoka also became METI-designated traditional crafts person in 2008.
This sake set is in excellent vintage condition consistent with age. (unused) It comes with original paulownia box, original cloths and original guide papers.
We got this Bizen Sake Set from our friend in Okayama.
Measurement
<<Tokkuri Sake Bottle>>
Spout: 3.6cm / Approx. 1 27/64”
Body: 9cm / Approx. 3 35/64″
Base: 5.9cm / Approx. 2 21/64”
Tall: 12cm / Approx. 4 23/32″
Weight: 257g
Tokkuri (Japanese Sake Bottle) is 180ml.
<<Choko Sake Cup>>
Left
Diameter: 5.4cm / Approx. 2 1/8”
Tall: 4.9cm / Approx. 1 59/64″
Weight: 70g
Right
Diameter: 5.3cm / Approx. 2 3/32”
Tall: 4.8cm / Approx. 1 57/64″
Weight: 67g
*Almost same size
Age: 1984
Material: Earthenware, Pottery
Color: Bizen Brown, Dark Brown, Light Brown, Charcoal Gray, Ash Rose, Silver Gray, Ash Gray, Gold
Technique: Bizen Sangiri, Goma and Yohen
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age. (Unused)
* Original paulownia wood box.
* Original cloths
* Original guide papers
* No chips, no cracks, no scratches and no blemishes
* Inscriptions (Refer to No. 2 and No. 9 photos)
* Wood nails on the box
* Slight fading and discoloration on the box due to age (Refer to No. 10 photo)
* You may find “minor scratch” on the bottoms
* Actual colors may vary due to the fact that every computer monitor, laptop, tablet and phone screen.
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