Yazaemon Old Imari Sakura Sake Set Sake Set " painted between the mid-12th

" painted between the mid-12th and mid-13th centuries which is designated as a national treasure

This teapot has a slim

while chrysanthemums are revered as one of the most noble and auspicious flowers

It is easy to match with any dishes as well as Japanese cuisine

Furisode is a kimono with long furi "sleeves

Yazaemon Old Imari Sakura Sake Set Sake Set " painted between the mid-12thAlthough small in size, one can appreciate the detailed and elegant patterns of the old Imari style crafted on this sake set includes a tokkuri (Japanese sake carafe) and two sake cups. The deep blue comes from the signature technique known as sometsuke, where a blue underglaze is first given to the product. After the first glaze, the carafe and cups are hand painted with the festive sakura patterns. The gold outlines accentuate the patterns and