{"product_id":"vintage-kutani-sake-set-blue-and-gold-brocade-design-tokkuri-and-cups","title":"Vintage Kutani Sake Set, Blue and Gold Brocade Design, Tokkuri and Cups","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a vintage Japanese Kutani-style sake service, comprising one tokkuri (徳利) pouring flask and two matching choko (お猪口) cups, their surfaces covered in a dense field of hand-applied dots over a deep indigo ground, finished with gold karakusa (scrolling vine) medallions and a maroon-and-gold key-fret band at the neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCultural \u0026amp; historical narrative\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe dot-covered surface here follows in the spirit of aochibu (青粒), a labor-intensive Kutani decorating technique in which individual dots of enamel are applied one by one with a fine icchin tool — traditionally in green, though blue and other color variants were also produced — building up a textured, almost woven surface that catches light differently than a flat glaze. Layered over this ground, the gold karakusa scrollwork carries its own symbolism: an unbroken, ever-spreading vine pattern long read in Japanese decorative art as a wish for continued prosperity and longevity, a fitting motif for a vessel meant to accompany shared drinking and celebration. The tokkuri's flared, trumpet-like neck is a classic sake flask silhouette, designed for easy pouring into the small, handleless choko cups that traditionally accompany it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAttribution note\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe dense dot-applied decoration and gold karakusa scrollwork are stylistically consistent with Kutani ware's decorative repertoire, but no base or maker's mark photo is available to confirm the kiln — tier: stylistically consistent, unverified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCare + closing\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHand wash only with mild soap and a soft cloth. A striking, celebratory sake set for collectors of Kutani ware and Japanese drinking culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"For display and collection purposes; not tested or certified for food or beverage contact safety.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"all: initial;\" class=\"notranslate\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chikoyaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50533361418319,"sku":"CKY-CER-___12","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/6588\/1423\/files\/IMG_8699_result.jpg?v=1790346630","url":"https:\/\/chikoyaki.com\/products\/vintage-kutani-sake-set-blue-and-gold-brocade-design-tokkuri-and-cups","provider":"Chikoyaki","version":"1.0","type":"link"}