Oriental Sake Set Appraisal

Oriental Sake Set

This is an Oriental sake set, consisting of two sake bottles (tokkuri) and five matching sake cups (ochoko). The set appears to be crafted from ceramic or porcelain, with a creamy white base glaze. The bottles feature a narrow neck flaring out to a wider body, decorated with a multi-colored floral and landscape motif, possibly depicting bamboo or pine trees against a background of what looks like a mountain or abstract pattern. The color palette includes shades of brown, green, white, and a muted reddish-brown or gold, suggesting a traditional aesthetic. A notable feature is the textured appearance on the upper part of the bottles, possibly a patterned glazer or raised design. The sake cups are small, handleless, and also bear complementary designs. The interior of the cups is a clean, plain white or off-white. The condition appears to be 'Good' as indicated in the external text, with no obvious chips, cracks, or significant wear visible from the provided image. The craftsmanship seems to be of decent quality for mass-produced decorative and functional ceramics. The set likely dates from the mid to late 20th century, consistent with the style of Oriental export wares. There are no visible maker's marks or signatures in the provided image.