Exquisite Japanese Tokoname Ware Sake Set (Tokkuri & 3 Guinom Chawan Cups) by Katayama Hakusan III - - Statue Pottery - Japan (No reserve price)

This exquisite sake set exemplifies Tokoname ware, one of Japan’s oldest pottery styles originating from Tokoname city. Known for its reddish clay and refined stoneware, Tokoname ceramics have been produced since the Heian period and remain highly regarded for both daily use and tea ceremonies. The set includes a tokkuri (sake bottle) and three guinomi chawan (small cups), highlighting the communal aspect of sake drinking. Crafted by Katayama Hakusan III, a respected potter, the set balances functional elegance with traditional forms and glaze effects. Such sets are treasured in Japanese culture for enhancing the aesthetic and ritual experience of serving sake, as well as for their artisanal value.