Vintage Somayaki Double Walled 5 Piece Sake Set
$45.00
Local Pickup available in Menominee, Michigan.
Out of stock
Description
This gorgeous Vintage Collectible Somayaki Double Walled Sake or Saki Set is circa 1960’s. It comes with one Sake flask (tokkuri) and 4 cups. It has a beautiful Hearts and Horses motif.
Somayaki was established in 1690 in Fukushima, Northern Japan.
One of the most recognizable characteristics of Somayaki is its “Hashirigoma” (galloping horse motif).
Another unique feature is the use of “double walls”. The pieces are constructed with an inner wall which can be seen through cut-outs in the outer shell. As well as adding an interesting dimension, this feature also has the added advantage of keeping the tea warm while leaving the outer surface cool.
“Aohibi” is the name given to the distinctive blue crackled glaze seen on most Somayaki ware.
A combination of these three distinctive features combine to create warm, rustic pieces imbued with a sense of history and particular to the area in which they are produced.
