Kawakujira has a meaning for whale, outside of the cup as black skin of whale back, and white skin as belly. Traditional style of Karatsu Yaki. Looks simple but require highly skill of potter.
The Sake cup of Satsuma-Yaki are made to drink Shochu. Ether barley Shochu or sweet potato Shochu are brewed to drink mixed with cold water or hot, so bottles are made bigger them usual. (about 500ml) Tumbler included in set are made to drink direct without using Tokkuri (bottle) and Ochoko (small cups). The color of traditional Kuro Satsuma potteries become more deep and shiny with long as keep used.
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