Object: Sake Set (Tokkuri and Ochoko)
Origin: Japan
Period: Late 20th Century
Medium: Wood fired stoneware with natural ash glaze effects
Dimensions (largest tokkuri): Height 5.5 in. (14 cm); Diameter 3.5 in. (8.9 cm)
Signature: Signed on the lower section of both tokkuri and both ochoko cups
Condition: Good. Wear consistent with age and use.
Description:
A matching set of two Japanese stoneware tokkuri (sake flasks) and two ochoko (sake cups). The pieces are wood fired, resulting in fire markings, and surface variations characteristic of the process. The stoneware body exhibits a grey coloration with areas of kiln effects. Each piece is signed by the artist on the lower section.
Context:
Tokkuri and ochoko form the traditional Japanese vessel set for serving and drinking sake. While designed for their original function, the tokkuri could also serve as bud vases for single flower arrangements or as stand alone sculptural objects.
Object: Sake Set (Tokkuri and Ochoko)
Origin: Japan
Period: Late 20th Century
Medium: Wood fired stoneware with natural ash glaze effects
Dimensions (largest tokkuri): Height 5.5 in. (14 cm); Diameter 3.5 in. (8.9 cm)
Signature: Signed on the lower section of both tokkuri and both ochoko cups
Condition: Good. Wear consistent with age and use.
Description:
A matching set of two Japanese stoneware tokkuri (sake flasks) and two ochoko (sake cups). The pieces are wood fired, resulting in fire markings, and surface variations characteristic of the process. The stoneware body exhibits a grey coloration with areas of kiln effects. Each piece is signed by the artist on the lower section.
Context:
Tokkuri and ochoko form the traditional Japanese vessel set for serving and drinking sake. While designed for their original function, the tokkuri could also serve as bud vases for single flower arrangements or as stand alone sculptural objects.
