Red Kannyu Katakuchi Sake Set DESIGN_Sometsuke In Kutani ware

In Kutani ware

The accompanying sake cup can double as the cap of the tokkuri (Japanese sake carafe

seamlessly complementing any table setting

This sauce plate showcases the design of Katsushika Hokusai's iconic print the Under the Wave Off Kanagawa

the chrysanthemum is a time-honored motif symbolizing love

Red Kannyu Katakuchi Sake Set DESIGN_Sometsuke In Kutani wareThis sake set, consisting of a katakuchi carafe and two ochoko cups, features a delicate kannyu crackle pattern that spreads beautifully across the soft red surface. Kannyu refers to the fine, natural crackle patterns that form on the glaze surface during firing. These delicate lines, created by chance, have long been cherished in Japanese pottery as expressions of natures beauty. Slight variations in glaze and texture make each piece one of a kind.