Kyo-yaki Sometsuke Sakazuki Sake Cup “Red 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 10002372, from the Sometsuke series by Touan.

Main Features

This is a small sake cup from Touan’s Sometsuke Komon series. The “Shippo Akae” design can be presented as a refined Japanese sake cup featuring the traditional Shippo geometric pattern with warm red overglaze accents.

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 gifts.

Akae Appeal

Akae red accents give the cup a warmer and more festive impression. Compared with blue-only designs, the red decoration 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, auspicious Japanese patterns, red ceramic decoration, collectible sake cups, and meaningful gifts from Japan.