{"product_id":"japanese-sake-set-zui-katakuchi-carafe-2-cups","title":"Japanese Sake Set \"Zui\" - Katakuchi Carafe \u0026 2 Cups","description":"\u003ch1\u003eJapanese Sake Set \"Zui\" - Katakuchi Carafe \u0026amp; 2 Cups\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Japanese Sake Set \"Zui\" - Katakuchi Carafe \u0026amp; 2 Cups is crafted by Ninshu, the official kiln of World Heritage Ninna-ji Temple. Artisans wheel-throw each vessel, shaping the clay to its physical limit. The uneven white glaze mimics the moon’s surface, complementing dining spaces or side tables. The microwave-safe sake carafe and two ochoko cups are ideal for preparing warm sake. The official \"Ninshu\" seal on the vessel and the golden imperial chrysanthemum crest on its refined black box attest to its supreme quality and imperial lineage, creating a prestigious celebratory gift of Japan's finest artistry. Preserving traditional beauty, this microwave and dishwasher-safe set brings a comforting moment of peace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: 1 Katakuchi Carafe \u0026amp; 2 Sake Cups (Ochoko)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimension:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSake Carafe (Sake Pitcher): Diameter 4.3 in (11cm) × Height 2.8 in (7cm)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSake Cup (Ochoko): Diameter 2.4 in (6cm) × Height 1.8 in (4.5cm)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: Sake Cup: 80ml (2.7 oz)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: Carafe: 220g (7.8 oz) \/ Sake Cup: 70g (2.5 oz)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Pottery (Kyo-yaki)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Made in Kyoto, Japan\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Ninshu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKyo-yaki Pottery: 350 Years of Timeless Wheel-Thrown Artistry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInheriting the tradition of Omuro-yaki, the 350-year-old root of Kyoto's Kyo-yaki, Ninshu honors true artisan craftsmanship. While 99% of modern ceramics are mass-produced, each piece is 100% wheel-thrown by certified master artisans, creating a bold, design-registered \"finger-line\" texture. The vessel's character comes from \"hand-applied glazing.\" Since the clay is soft, the glaze deeply penetrates the earthenware, transforming inside the kiln through a masterfully controlled \"Yohen\" (kiln change) firing process. This profound heritage brings timeless beauty to every item, from a matcha bowl with a spout to an incense holder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNinshu: Reviving a Legendary Kyoto Pottery Kiln for Modern Wabi-Sabi Living\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNinshu is a distinguished pottery brand proudly appointed by Ninna-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site founded in 888. In 1983, the brand revived the legendary \"Omuro Kiln,\" originally opened in 1646 by Nonomura Ninsei, the father of Kyoto pottery. It stands as the only kiln permitted to bear the imperial chrysanthemum crest. Through the master artisans' wheel-throwing and hand-glazing techniques, Ninshu creates beautiful everyday vessels, including their unique matcha bowl with spout and sake ware. Blending historic craft with modern lifestyles, these pieces are microwave and dishwasher safe, bringing the warmth of handmade craft and a touch of wabi-sabi to your daily life and ritual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn Auspicious Japanese Sake Set for Wabi Sabi Dining\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeaning \"auspicious,\" the \"Zui\" Kyo-yaki sake set is a perfect celebratory gift. Its uneven white glaze reveals the earthy clay beneath, evoking the moon's surface and profound wabi sabi. Hand-thrown by master artisans of Ninshu, appointed by the World Heritage Ninna-ji Temple, it pairs beautifully with Japanese-style dining spaces and makes authentic serveware for cafes. Enjoy the mature luxury of savoring sake by your side table. The ergonomic sake carafe (ideal as a sake pitcher, Dia 4.3\"\/11cm x H 2.8\"\/7cm) and two sake cups (ochoko, Dia 2.3\"\/6cm x H 1.7\"\/4.5cm, 80ml) fit perfectly in hand. Microwave and dishwasher safe, you can effortlessly enjoy warm hot sake, adding timeless elegance to any evening.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ninshu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53617901502737,"sku":"2913","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/1400\/4241\/files\/japanese-sake-set-zui-katakuchi-carafe-and-2-cups-white-brown-pottery-with-box.jpg?v=1780416163","url":"https:\/\/millenniumgalleryjp.com\/en-us\/products\/japanese-sake-set-zui-katakuchi-carafe-2-cups","provider":"Millennium Gallery JP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}