Peony Arabesque Patterned Sake Set MAKER_Fukuhou Kiln The black maneki neko holds

The black maneki neko holds the meaning of warding off evil and misfortune

Delicate gohonde—faint pinkish spots that naturally emerge during the firing process—add subtle depth and character to the surface

a "yuzamashi" water cooling pitcher and 2 teacups

The lines drawn along the rim accentuate the dish elegantly

Peony Arabesque Patterned Sake Set MAKER_Fukuhou Kiln The black maneki neko holdsThis sake set, awash in gentle hues of blue and white, and adorned with meticulous brushwork, embodies the creative vision of Satomi Toshitaka. On the translucent white body of Mikawachi ware, he applies gosuan indigo pigment central to the art of sometsukewith a brush finer than a single hair, crafting vessels that radiate both heritage and serenity. Satomi employs the celebrated sometsuke underglaze method in crafting this sake set. He meticulously