Kyo-yaki Sometsuke Sakazuki Sake Cup “Basketweave”

Size and Material

The Rakuten product detail page could not be fully displayed, but this item belongs to the same Touan Sometsuke Komon sake cup series, which is generally listed with an approximate size of 8.5cm in diameter × 4.5cm in height, made of ceramic.

Main Features

This is a small sake cup from Touan’s Sometsuke Komon series. Sometsuke is a ceramic decoration technique using gosu pigment and transparent glaze on a white vessel. Touan describes its Sometsuke pieces as individually hand-painted by artisans, with delicate brushwork and tonal variation as key highlights.

Brand Background

Touan is a Kyo ware and Kiyomizu ware kiln founded in Kyoto’s Higashiyama Sennyuji area in 1922. The kiln continues to produce ceramics through skilled handwork, including forming and painting.

Kagome Pattern Appeal

The Kagome pattern is a traditional Japanese geometric motif inspired by basket weaving. Its repeated structure gives the cup a refined, calm, and traditional look.

Blue-and-White Appeal

Compared with red-accented designs, this blue-and-white version feels quieter, cleaner, and more timeless. It is easy to present to international customers as a classic Japanese ceramic style.

Sake Cup Appeal

This cup is suitable for sake, plum wine, aperitifs, or as a small collectible ceramic piece. It also works beautifully as a decorative object for customers who appreciate Japanese pottery and traditional motifs.

Recommended For

This item is ideal for customers who appreciate Japanese sake culture, Kyoto pottery, Kyo ware, Kiyomizu ware, traditional Japanese geometric patterns, blue-and-white ceramics, collectible sake cups, and meaningful gifts from Japan.