SAKE SET “SHUKI-ZOROI”, KASAMA CERAMICS

Keiji Iinuma.

Kasama ceramics, iron-rich stoneware body, handmade.

Second half of the 20th century.

A collector's set of traditional sake ware. The set comprises five pieces: two rounded, squat tokkuriTokkuri 徳利 — a traditional sake-serving flask with a characteristic narrow neck and a widening body (often pear- or drop-shaped). flasks with gracefully flaring rims and three miniature guinomiGuinomi ぐい呑 — a classic sake cup. It differs from the miniature cups in its larger size, free form and pronounced texture. cups.

Maker's tomobakoTomobako 共箱 — an authentic box of valuable, seasoned wood (often paulownia), made specially for a particular piece. On the lid the master or owner personally inscribes in ink the calligraphic title of the object, his signature and the impression of a personal seal. It is the principal certificate of authenticity. box with the master's signature and two impressions of his official seals.