Kyo-yaki Sometsuke Sakazuki Sake Cup “Red Flower”

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 10002356.

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.

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.

Amime Pattern Appeal

The Amime pattern is a traditional net-like geometric motif. Its fine repeated lines create a delicate and refined impression, making the cup feel both traditional and elegant.

Akae Appeal

The red akae accents add warmth and a festive touch to the refined Sometsuke style. Compared with blue-only designs, this version feels brighter and more gift-worthy.

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, traditional Japanese patterns, red ceramic decoration, collectible sake cups, and meaningful gifts from Japan.