Shinemon Kiln Gourd-Shaped Sake Set "Ruri-Suiteki" Lapis Water Drop - Arita Ware
A gourd-shaped tokkuri and a pair of sake cups in Shinemon Kiln’s Ruri-Suiteki glaze. Sold exclusively at JTOPIA.
A Presentation Gift for the King of the NetherlandsThis sake set was used by Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs as a recommended presentation gift for His Majesty the King of the Netherlands and his entourage.
Ruri-Suiteki — Lapis Water Drop
Deep blue scatters across the surface like jewels, showing a different expression wherever you look. Here the artistry of Shinemon Kiln’s glazes is crystallised into a sparkling finish — with every use, you will find yourself captivated by its beauty.
A Crystalline Glaze Brought to the Table
Crystalline glaze has been praised as the “jewel of ceramics” — a technique of the royal kiln that King Louis XV of France presented to his beloved Madame de Pompadour. Stable firing is extremely difficult, but Shinemon Kiln overcame the technical challenges and refined the technique to the point where it can be offered as tableware for everyday use.
Royal Blue
Ruri-Suiteki is the blue of the deep sea. In Europe, too, it is popular as royal blue — a colour loved by women of mature elegance.
A Sake Set for a Lifetime
Made from the finest natural pottery stone from Amakusa, Kyushu, and fired at an ultra-high 1,300°C, this Arita ware sake set feels as light as a feather in the hand, yet is hard and non-absorbent, so it resists stains and is easy to care for. With none of the earthy smell of stoneware, it lets you fully enjoy the aroma of your drink. It keeps drinks warm or cold exceptionally well, and is as fitting for display as it is for daily use. Microwave safe.
About Shinemon
Shinemon (Kusuo Baba) is one of Japan’s leading artists in yohen, or kiln transformation — the phenomenon in which elements in the clay and glaze react chemically during firing to create unique colours and crystals. In 2012 he received the Special Selection Award in the craft division of the 44th Nitten, Japan’s largest art exhibition.
About Arita Ware
Arita ware is the origin of Japanese porcelain. In 1616, under the rule of the Nabeshima clan of the Saga domain, pottery stone was found in what is now Saga Prefecture and production began. Because the wares were made in Arita and shipped from the port of Imari, they are also known as Imari ware. Carried to Europe by the Dutch East India Company — the only trading partner permitted during Japan’s period of national seclusion — the porcelain was called “white gold” and furnished the courts of royalty and nobility.
Why a Paulownia Box
Paulownia wood is light, resists moisture and insects, and moves with changes in humidity — which is why it has been used in Japan for centuries to store what is valuable. A piece delivered in a paulownia box arrives ready to give, and the box itself is part of the gift.
Contents and Dimensions
Tokkuri (sake flask) × 1, Sake cup × 2, paulownia box, booklet.
[Tokkuri] Height: 13cm Diameter: 9cm / [Sake cup] Height: 4.5cm Diameter: 6.5cm
As each piece is handmade, slight variations in size may occur.
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※There may be slight variations in size and other aspects as these products are handmade.
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