Sangiri Gourd‐shaped Sake Set MOTIF_Mt.Fuji 9 in) in diameter and

9 in) in diameter and 16

chopstick rests are an indispensable piece for table setting

The rim of the cup is rounded and smooth

old Imari pattern

Sangiri Gourd‐shaped Sake Set MOTIF_Mt.Fuji 9 in) in diameter andThis Bizen ware sake set, including a unique gourd shaped tokkuri (sake carafe), features a pattern called sangiri. The coarse texture, exquisite colors, and patterns produced by the kiln's flames are remarkable examples of Bizen ware, celebrated as "the art of clay and fire." The "san" in sangiri refers to the wall inside the kiln. The work placed on the side of the wall where ash tends to accumulate is covered with ash from the pine wood, and the