Kohiki Crane and outlet Turtle Sake Cup Set , Masahisa kiln Kyo ware Kiyomizu ware Made in Japan Kyoto ceramic
Material: Ceramic
Dimensions: sake bottle 9cm (diameter), 12cm (height)
sake cup 6.5cm (diameter), 4cm (height)
Origin: Japan Kyoto ceramic Kyo yaki Made in Japan hand made
Condition:new product(Brand new) with paper box
Kiyomizu ware potter Funahara Masahisa's kohiki crane and tortoise deposited sake cup set.
The crane is on the body. The crane is on the body and the turtle is on the mouth.
The crane and turtle are drawn on the elegant fabric with the wish for good health and longevity.
A seal called "Mishima pattern" is stamped and embedded in white clay.
Cranes and turtles have been used as auspicious patterns since ancient times. Please give it as a gift to wish for long life and good fortune.
The fabric has a rough, earthy texture. The white inside wrapped with brush strokes shows the color of sake beautifully.
This is a great gift for Respect-for-Senior-Citizens Day, birthdays, and rice anniversaries. A symbol of longevity, the crane and turtle are always a popular choice for celebrations.
Product No. 8478 "Kohiki" Crane and outlet Turtle Sake Cup Set
Dimensions: sake bottle 9cm (diameter), 12cm (height)
sake cup 6.5cm (diameter), 4cm (height)
Each piece is handmade, so the shape, color, and size may vary.
Ceramic History Masahisa Funahara
Funahara's specialty is kohiki (powdered glass) ware, which is made of a textured fabric with engraved or pasted decoration.
His elegant style has been widely acclaimed.
1941 Born in Shimane Prefecture
1958 Graduated from the ceramics department of the Izumo Reformatory (now the Eastern High School of Technology)
1975 Trained at a charcoal mine
2008 Selected as an excellent technician of Kyoto traditional technology industry (Kyoto's master craftsman)