Kyo-yaki Sometsuke Sakazuki Sake Cup “Blue Shippo”

Size and Material

The product information lists the size as approximately 8.5cm in diameter × 4.5cm in height, with ceramic as the material. It is listed as product number 10002373, from the Sometsuke series by Touan.

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, and Touan describes its pieces as individually hand-painted by artisans, with delicate brushwork and tonal variation as key highlights.

Shippo Pattern Appeal

Shippo is a traditional Japanese geometric motif made from repeating circles. It is often appreciated as an auspicious design, suggesting harmony, connection, and good fortune. This makes the cup especially suitable for meaningful gifts.

Blue-and-White Appeal

Compared with the red version, the blue-and-white design feels calmer, cleaner, and more timeless. It is easy to present to international customers as a classic Japanese ceramic style.

Sake Cup Appeal

With its compact size, 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, auspicious Japanese patterns, blue-and-white ceramics, collectible sake cups, and meaningful gifts from Japan.