Japanese Sake cup set of 2 Kyo Kiyomizu yaki ware Pine eating crane Japan

(Size)   :

Sake cup  Φ   6 cm   (2.36 inch)     /      Height    4 cm   (1.57 inch)

(Quantity) :  2 cups

(Material) :  Pottery

(Origin) : Made in japan / Kyo Kiyomizu yaki ware

(Condition) : A brand new

*This item is a set of two Guinomi (Sake cup), a Tokkuri (Sake pot).

 (We can sell it separately.)

(Note) : 

An auspicious "pine-eating crane" drawn on the tasteful black ash glaze base. Ideal for Omotenashi(hospitality).

Kiyomizu is one of the traditional crafts that represent Kyoto,originally started in the pottery 
of Kiyomizu Slope neighborhood toward theKiyomizu-dera. 
Pottery and porcelain made in Kyoto is generally known as Kyo-style ceramics,Kiyomizu ware. 
The splendor and refined elegance of Kyo-style-ceramics,Kiyomizu ware is created based on sophisticated design and various proficient skills. 
History of pottery and porcelain in Kyoto started more than 1,200 years ago,in Nara period. 
A Buddhist preist, Gyoki built a kiln and made earthenware in Seikanji. Now the ruins of the temple is called "Chawan-zaka". Kyo-style ceramics, Kiyomizu ware products are mostly handmade and the feature of that is in wide variety in small quantity.

※With paper box