{"id":47649,"date":"2024-03-07T18:16:35","date_gmt":"2024-03-07T09:16:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/?post_type=product&p=47649"},"modified":"2024-08-04T14:45:27","modified_gmt":"2024-08-04T05:45:27","slug":"japanese-pottery-sake-cup-sakazuki-05","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/product\/japanese-pottery-sake-cup-sakazuki-05\/","title":{"rendered":"Japanese Pottery Sake Cup (Sakazuki-05)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Title: Karatsu ware, Mitsuboshi Mon Sake cup<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Description<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u00a0This item is a Guinomi (\u3050\u3044\u5451\u307f). Guinomi is a Sake cup mainly used for enjoying Nihonshu (\u65e5\u672c\u9152, Japanese alcoholic drink). While there are several theories about the origin of the name Guinomi, it is said that it came from the expression of the action “Guitto Nomu (\u3050\u3044\u3063\u3068\u5451\u3080, drinking with a jerk)” in Japanese. Various materials are used to produce Sake cups, such as ceramics, glass, wood, tin, etcetera.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0This Guinomi is a Karatsu (\u5510\u6d25) ware, and among this style, there are various types of Karatsu wares: E Garatsu (\u7d75\u5510\u6d25), Madara Garatsu (\u6591\u5510\u6d25), Kuro Garatsu (\u9ed2\u5510\u6d25), Chousen Garatsu (\u671d\u9bae\u5510\u6d25), Mishima (\u4e09\u5cf6), and Kohiki (\u7c89\u5f15). And this Guinomi has the Egaratsu style. Karatsu ware is said to be the first in Japan to have paintings applied to potteries. Egaratsu works are painted with iron plates called the Oniita (\u9b3c\u677f), glazed, and fired. It is the representative Karatsu ware type used for various vessels. The motifs are diverse, including plants, flowers, and birds. In this Guinomi, you couls find the Mitsu Boshi (\u4e09\u3064\u661f) designed family crests, which is a kind of the Hoshi (\u661f, star) pattern. In Japanese, Mitsu Boshi means the Kachi-Boshi (\u52dd\u3061\u661f, winning star). For warriors who lived on the battlefields, it is understandable that many Samurai warriors favored such an auspicious motif.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0*As this item is an antique, please check each photo and ensure its condition.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is Karatsu Yaki?<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u00a0Karatsu Yaki (\u5510\u6d25\u713c) is a type of Japanese pottery made around Saga (\u4f50\u8cc0) and Nagasaki (\u9577\u5d0e) prefectures. It is a traditional craft that has been made since the 16th century, and various types of items are made. Karatsu ware is characterized by its earthy taste, which is simple but not crude. During the Azuchi-Momoyama period (\u5b89\u571f\u6843\u5c71\u6642\u4ee3, 1568\/1573-1600), it was valued as a representative vessel for tea ceremonies, along with Raku Yaki (\u697d\u713c, produced in Kyoto prefecture) and Hagi Yaki (\u8429\u713c, produced in Yamaguchi prefecture). In the Sadou (\u8336\u9053, Japanese tea ceremony), the spirit of Wabi-Sabi (\u308f\u3073\u3055\u3073, the art of modesty) is attached importance. Therefore, the simple yet profound style of pottery was preferred.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0According to a theory, Karatsu ware has its origins in 1592, when Toyotomi Hideyoshi (\u8c4a\u81e3\u79c0\u5409, 1537-1598) sent troops to Korea, and Korean artisans first made it. However, recent research suggests that they began to be made around 1580, before the dispatch of troops to Korea.<\/span>
\nInitially, Karatsu ware was used as everyday tableware. However, since people appreciated its original simplicity and Wabi-Sabi flavor, it gradually became used as tea ceremony utensils. As mentioned above, it established its status as a masterpiece of tea ceremony during the Momoyama period and became very famous in western Japan. After the Edo period, the number of pottery makers decreased significantly and went into decline, but a Living National Treasure, Nakazato Muan (\u4e2d\u91cc \u7121\u5eb5, 1895-1985), restored its technique, and it is still one of the styles that is widely cherished today.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u3010About us\u3011<\/span><\/strong>
\n\u00a0Samurai Museum is located in Tokyo, Japan, exhibiting antique artifacts related to the Samurai history. Samurai Museum Shop is the place for those who are interested in Japanese culture and craftsmanship. We deal with antique Samurai swords\/armor, traditional crafts made in Japan and so on. <\/span><\/p>\n

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\u3010Shipping duration\u3011<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u00a0We normally ship via EMS (Express Mail Service) provided by Japan Post. It usually takes at least 5-14 days to deliver the package after you place an order.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u3010How to make sure the condition\u3011<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u00a0Please keep in mind that what you are going to purchase is an antique item. We uploaded high resolution photos for you to check its condition thoroughly. If you like to see more photos with different angles, please feel free to contact us. We will be happy to send them to you so that you can make informed decision.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0It is essential for us to know that you are happy with your choice of antique item and we are prepared to use the best of our ability to serve you.<\/span><\/p>\n

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DELIVERY TIME<\/strong><\/span>: Approx. 5-14 DAYS<\/span>
\n*There might be delay in shipment depending on countries.<\/span><\/p>\n

Title: Karatsu ware, Mitsuboshi Mon Sake cup<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Material: clay<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Diameter<\/span><\/td>\nHeight<\/span><\/td>\nWeight<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6.3cm<\/span><\/td>\n4.5cm<\/span><\/td>\n76g<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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