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Maruki Kiln Mino Ware Sake Cups — Set of Five
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5 assorted cups · 145 ml each · Mino ware · Wooden box included
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Five cups, five different finishes—a personal choice for everyone at the table. Maruki Kiln’s Mino ware set pairs earthy textures with green, cream and dark glazes for relaxed evenings over chilled sake. Made in Japan and supplied in a wooden box, it is equally suited to sharing at home or giving to a sake enthusiast.
Why You’ll Love It
Five distinct finishes let each guest choose a favourite
Choose a favourite finish and settle in for a shared pour. This set of five Maruki Kiln Mino ware sake cups brings together green, cream and dark glazes, with bands, vertical accents and exposed clay tones giving each cup its own character.
The gently flared rims and textured surfaces create a relaxed, rustic presence on the table. Set out one cup for each guest, or enjoy choosing a different finish for your evening sake. The coordinated shapes bring the collection together without making every place setting identical.
Made in Japan for serving chilled sake, each cup measures approximately 7 cm in diameter × 7.6 cm high (2.8 × 3.0 in), with a listed capacity of 145 ml (4.9 US fl oz). Leave room below the rim when pouring; capacity is not a recommended serving size.
The five cups arrive together in a wooden presentation box, making the set a thoughtful housewarming, host or sake-lover’s gift. Firing brings subtle variations in colour, dimensions and weight, so the finish of your set may differ slightly from the photograph.
Hand wash gently with a soft sponge and mild detergent, then dry thoroughly before storing. Avoid abrasive cleaners, impacts and sudden temperature changes. Microwave and dishwasher suitability have not been confirmed by the supplier; hand washing and serving chilled drinks are recommended.
Artisan & Craft
Maruki Kiln (丸木窯) brings a rustic pottery aesthetic to this Japanese Mino ware collection. Each of the five cups combines a gently flared silhouette with a different glazed finish, allowing colour and surface texture to give the set its character. The collection is described as handmade-style, referring to its informal appearance rather than a verified hand-forming process.
Note
The set contains five different finishes, as shown. Firing conditions can also cause slight differences in colour, dimensions and weight between sets. Colours may appear different depending on your screen and lighting. Capacity is an approximate vessel measurement, not a recommended serving size.
Questions About This Piece
What is included in the set?
You receive five ceramic sake cups in different finishes, presented together in one wooden box. A sake carafe is not included. Select quantity 1 to order one complete five-cup set.
How big are the cups?
Each cup is approximately 7 cm in diameter and 7.6 cm high (2.8 × 3.0 in), with a listed capacity of 145 ml (4.9 US fl oz). This is the capacity of each cup, not the whole set; pour less to leave comfortable space below the rim.
Are all five cups the same?
No. The set brings together five distinct glazed finishes, as pictured. Small differences in colour, size and weight may also occur during firing, so the exact appearance can vary slightly from set to set.
Can I use a dishwasher or microwave?
The supplier has not confirmed dishwasher or microwave compatibility. We recommend gentle hand washing, thorough drying and using the cups for their intended purpose: serving chilled sake.
Mino ware · Gifu, Japan
Mino ware: 1,300 years of ceramic innovation
Mino ware comes from the Tono region of Gifu Prefecture, one of Japan's most important ceramic-producing areas. Over centuries, kilns in the region developed a remarkable range of styles, from restrained Shino and Oribe pieces tied to tea culture to everyday tableware for modern Japanese homes. Rather than being defined by a single look, Mino ware is known for that diversity. A ceramic tradition that has continued to evolve with the way people actually live and eat.
Mino ware, or Minoyaki, is the broad ceramic
tradition associated with the Mino region of
present-day Gifu Prefecture. Rather than describing
one fixed aesthetic, the name encompasses ceramics
with a wide range of forms, glazes and decorative
approaches developed across the region over more
than 1,300 years.
Why is Mino ware so diverse?
Mino developed as a large ceramic-producing region
rather than around one narrowly defined style.
Generations of potters experimented with different
clays, firing methods, shapes and glazes, creating
a tradition in which rustic tea wares, expressive
glazes and practical everyday tableware can all
belong to the same ceramic family.
What are Shino and Oribe?
Shino and Oribe are two of the best-known ceramic
traditions associated with Mino. Shino is celebrated
for its soft white glaze, subtle texture and often
understated decoration, while Oribe is known for
expressive forms and distinctive green, black and
painted surfaces. Together with Kiseto and Setoguro,
they are closely associated with the celebrated
Momoyama-period tea ceramics of the Mino region.
Where is Mino ware made?
Mino ware is produced primarily in the Tōnō area
of eastern Gifu Prefecture, including major ceramic
centres such as Tajimi, Toki and Mizunami.
The region remains one of Japan's most important
centres of ceramic and tableware production today.
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