【Important notes】 ・International buyers are responsible for any import duties, taxes, and charges not included in the item price or shipping cost. Please note that VAT paid to Catawiki is separate from and does not cover import duties or customs charges in your country. You may still be required to pay additional fees upon delivery, as determined by your local customs authorities. ・Shipping Details: Most items are shipped via Japan Post EMS (airmail). If you are in a hurry, we can arrange shipping via DHL or FedEx upon request for an additional fee. ・Damage and Issues: If you receive a damaged item, please contact us immediately. The damage must be reported to your local post office within 7 days of delivery, and promptly to us and Catawiki support. 【Product details】 This unique Showa-era ceramic work by Sakata Jinnai (坂田甚内) is a three-piece sake set consisting of one sake flask and two sake cups. Created in Mashiko, the set reflects Sakata’s distinctive sculptural approach to ceramics, where functional forms are elevated into bold contemporary objects. Each piece features a richly textured surface with a deep-carved relief design known as “Shinjinmon,” creating dynamic swirling patterns across the pale glaze. Gold decoration is applied in an intentionally brushed and slightly worn style, giving the set a refined yet expressive Japanese modern atmosphere. Mashiko ware is a traditional Japanese pottery made mainly in Mashiko, Tochigi Prefecture, with origins dating back to the late Edo period. It is especially valued for its rustic character, substantial thickness, and warm, handcrafted feel that highlights the natural texture of the clay. Sakata studied under Shoji Kamoda in 1964 and established his kiln in Mashiko in 1966. He has exhibited widely in Japan and internationally, exploring black pottery alongside paper, glass, lighting and other media. The bases are signed. Good to very good used condition with very minor signs of use. Please refer to the photos for details. Dimensions: approx. H 5.8-13.5 cm W 7.5-8.5 cm D 7.5-8.5 cm ・Please make sure to review all the provided information and images before placing your bid. ・We make every effort to accurately represent the product's colors and textures in our photos. However, due to differences in monitors and device displays, as well as photographic conditions, slight color variations between the photos and the actual product may occur. We ask for your understanding in advance. Thank you for your interest, and happy bidding!