Hidasuki Gourd‐shaped Sake Set Gift for Father the vase captivates with its

the vase captivates with its refined contours and subtle dimensionality

we see the picture of a wrestling match between a frog and a rabbit

The black lacquer was painted and wiped over and over so that the natural wood color underneath the lacquer remains

They are famous for the squeaking sound their heads make when turned

Hidasuki Gourd‐shaped Sake Set Gift for Father the vase captivates with itsThis Bizen ware sake set, including a unique gourd shaped tokkuri (sake carafe), features a pattern called hidasuki. The coarse texture, exquisite colors, and patterns produced by the kiln's flames are remarkable examples of Bizen ware, celebrated as "the art of clay and fire." This hidasuki pattern is made when the work is wrapped in straw and placed in a kiln with a cover called a saya, and fired in a place away from direct heat. It becomes light