{"product_id":"vintage-hagi-ware-seven-piece-sake-set","title":"Vintage Hagi Ware Seven-Piece Sake Set","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA complete vintage Japanese Hagi ware sake set by Tenpōzan of Tsubaki Kiln, presented in its original inscribed wooden tomobako.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe seven-piece set comprises two sake bottles, or tokkuri, and five matching sake cups. Each vessel is finished in a softly luminous glaze that moves between blue-grey, warm ivory and delicate blush pink. Gentle throwing lines, glaze variation and fine crazing give every piece its own individual character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHagi ware has been produced in Yamaguchi Prefecture for centuries and is admired for its soft clay body, understated glazes and subtle changes in colour and texture that can develop through use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe inscription on the wooden box reads “Hagi ware sake vessels” and “made by Tenpōzan.” Tenpōzan is associated with Tsubaki Kiln, although the individual potter responsible for this particular set has not been conclusively identified.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis set appears to be unused and is in excellent vintage condition. Please note that handmade Hagi ware naturally displays glaze crazing, tonal variation, firing marks and slight differences in form. These are characteristic of the making and firing process rather than faults.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a vintage set, minor signs of age may also be present on the original wooden box. Please review all photographs carefully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColours may appear slightly different depending on lighting, photography and individual screen settings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Two Hagi ware sake bottles tokkuri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Five matching sake cups guinomi or ochoko\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Original inscribed wooden tomobako\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker\/Kiln: Tenpōzan, associated with Tsubaki Kiln\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTradition: Hagi ware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Glazed ceramic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod: Vintage, likely Shōwa period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Excellent vintage condition; appears unused\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kami Home ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47641592037553,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/2800\/1201\/files\/P1001361.jpg?v=1782451707","url":"https:\/\/kamihome.com.au\/products\/vintage-hagi-ware-seven-piece-sake-set","provider":"Kami Home ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}