Vintage Bizen Tokkuri Bottle & Choko Cups, Japanese Sake Bottle & Cups, Tokkuri, Choko, Mitsuke Fumio, Set of 2pcs, Kuttsuki, Stone Burst, Unused,
IKC-022201
Bizen ware is one of famous Japanese pottery and also has a history more than 1,000 years.
It is from Bizen province (Okayama, Japan). Bizen artist Mitsuke Fumio born in 1939. His mentor was very famous Bizen artist Fujiwara Ken (1924-1977). That’s why his works are very strong, wild, beautiful colors and full of wabi-sabi shibui essence like his greatest mentor.
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: 3.5cm / Approx. 1 3/8”
Body: 9cm / Approx. 3 35/64″
Base: 5.2cm / Approx. 2 3/64”
Tall: 12.2cm / Approx. 4 51/64″
Weight: 308g
Tokkuri (Japanese Sake Bottle) is 180ml.
<<Choko Sake Cup>>
Diameter: 6.5cm / Approx. 2 29/16”
Tall: 5.2cm / Approx. 2 3/64″
Weight: 104g
Age: 1990s – 2000s
Material: Earthenware, Pottery
Color: Bizen Brown, Dark Brown, Red Brown, Charcoal Grey, Blue Bizen Grey
Technique: Kuttsuki, Stone Burst, Scratches
Patterns: Bizen Sangiri, Kase Goma, Koge and Yohen Pattern
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age. (Unused)
* Original paulownia wood box.
* Original cloth
* Guide paper
* Inscription (Refer to No. 5 and No. 9 photos)
* Kuttsuki, stone burst and scratches on the surface.
* No chips, no cracks and no blemishes
* Almost no discoloration on the box (Refer to No. 10 photo)
* You may find “minor scratch” on bottoms.
*** If you have any questions about the condition or would like additional photos, please contact us before purchasing. ***
