Japanese Bizen Ware Tokkuri & Ochoko Set – Natural Ash Glaze with Goma & Hidasuki – Signed Tomobako - Ceramic - Japan - 21st century

This Japanese Bizen ware tokkuri and ochoko set features natural ash glaze with characteristic patterns of goma (sesame seed spots) and hidasuki (red marks from rice straw impressions). Bizen ware is one of Japan’s oldest pottery styles, originating in Okayama Prefecture, and known for unglazed, earthy stoneware fired at high temperatures. The tokkuri is a traditional sake flask, and the ochoko are small sake cups. The use of natural ash glaze and distinctive patterns highlights the organic aesthetic and technical mastery involved. Signed tomobako affirms the set’s authenticity and artisan pedigree, representing contemporary continuation of classical craft.