Japanese Tanuki Raccoon Tokkuri Sake Bottle and 2 Guinomi Girl and Boy Sake Cups Authentic Ceramic Made in Japan

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The tanuki has been a part of Japanese folklore since ancient times and is said to be a mischievous character, able to disguise or transform himself at will.
Famous legends tell the tale of a tanuki shape shifting into a monk, or an inanimate object like a tea kettle, to play tricks on passing woodsmen or hunters.
Tanuki are said to love sake, so caricatures often depict the tanuki holding a flask of sake in one hand and a promissory note in the other.
Minoware refers to the great tradition and classical style of Japanese pottery.
With a long history dating back over 1300 years, it is both an art form and a functional craft that produces practical items for daily use.
It was certified as a traditional craftwork by The Ministry of International Trade and Industry in 1978.
Minoyaki is a broad term that encompasses several styles of pottery with diverse colors, finishes, and enamels.
Some famous examples of Minoyaki are as follows: Hino-Yaki is rich black or brown, warm and earthy.
Oribe-Yaki is fresh with dark greens and less constraints on the traditional design.
Kiseto-Yaki is known for light yellow and intriguing washes of green paints.
Setokuro is glossy and black, achieved with quick high temperature firings.
The name Minoyaki itself references the Mino region where it originated, located in the present-day Gifu Prefecture with high concentrations of Minoyaki artisans in Toki City, Tajimi City, Mizunami City, Kani City.
Today the Mino region still produces over 50% of the pottery made in Japan.
In the rich and complex world of Japanese arts and aesthetics, Minoyaki is of great cultural value.

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