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Colored Flower Patterns Sake Set


This product is currently available exclusively at Otonami Lounge Tokyo on the 10th floor of Daimaru Tokyo Station.

Description

Embrace the elegance of Japanese artistic heritage with the Mitsui Tamekichi Colored Flower Pattern Sake Set. This exquisite piece, crafted in the revered ko-Kutani style, embodies the brilliant fusion of cultural legacy and aesthetic sophistication that characterizes Mitsui Tamekichi's work.

The gourd-shaped tokkuri sake carafe and two accompanying sake cups are each adorned with identical botanical and traditional geometric patterns, exuding a harmonious blend of meticulous detail and dynamic rhythm that elevates any sake-drinking occasion. Even displayed on your home bar, this set is sure to captivate all who behold it.

The gourd-shaped tokkuri sake carafe, believed to bring good luck, exemplifies the exquisite craftsmanship of Kutani ware, captivating the viewer's attention. The smooth curves and flowing lines of its unique yomodasuki "square patterns," rendered in vibrant green and other traditional Kutani ware motifs, transcend mere functionality. This piece becomes a magnificent depiction of nature’s serene beauty.

About Artist

Mitsui Tamekichi

The art of Mitsui Tamekichi captures the depth and sensibilities of discipline and aesthetic refinement. His use of vibrant Kutani gosai "five colors" and elegant, dignified expressions bring to life the sophisticated artistry of natural motifs. By embracing ko-Kutani, or old Kutani, styles and perfecting techniques passed down through the centuries, his creations garner admiration for the enduring classical beauty of Kutani ware's polychrome artistry.

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