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Elegant Japanese Sake Cup featuring a black and white checkered design, perfect for enjoying your favorite sake.
Elegant Japanese Sake Cup featuring a black and white checkered design, perfect for enjoying your favorite sake.
Elegant Japanese Sake Cup featuring a black and white checkered design, perfect for enjoying your favorite sake.
Elegant Japanese Sake Cup featuring a black and white checkered design, perfect for enjoying your favorite sake.
Elegant Japanese Sake Cup featuring a black and white checkered design, perfect for enjoying your favorite sake.
Elegant Japanese Sake Set featuring a black and white checkered design, perfect for enjoying your favorite sake.
Elegant Japanese Sake Cup featuring a black and white checkered design, perfect for enjoying your favorite sake.
Elegant Japanese Sake Cup featuring a black and white checkered design, perfect for enjoying your favorite sake.
Elegant Japanese Sake Cup featuring a black and white checkered design, perfect for enjoying your favorite sake.
Elegant Japanese Sake Cup featuring a black and white checkered design, perfect for enjoying your favorite sake.
Elegant Japanese Sake Cup featuring a black and white checkered design, perfect for enjoying your favorite sake.
Elegant Japanese Sake Set featuring a black and white checkered design, perfect for enjoying your favorite sake.

Black Checked Sake Cup

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The Black Checked Sake Cup combines timeless tradition with a bold, modern edge. Its indigo checkered pattern is hand-painted with refined brushwork by skilled Hasami artisans. Framed with subtle gold lines and set on a deep black pedestal base, the design carries both contrast and harmony, giving the cup a distinctive presence.

Comfortably sized to rest in the palm, the cup invites you to slow down and enjoy the aroma and flavor of sake with ease. The raised base adds balance and a sense of refinement, while the checkered motif bridges classic Japanese design with a contemporary look.

Ideal for intimate dinners or festive gatherings, this sake cup enriches the ritual of drinking by turning each pour into a quiet moment of appreciation. Whether enjoyed alone or collected as part of a matching set, it brings artistry and character to the table.

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Dimension

3.1" D × 1.6" H (8 cm D × 4.1 cm H)

Weight

2.2 oz (61 g)

Material

Porcelain

Craft Type

Hasami Ware

Brand

Ichimu Kiln

Hasami ware

Hasami ware, a traditional porcelain from Nagasaki Prefecture, has been crafted for over 400 years in the town of Hasami—just about 10 kilometers from Arita, the birthplace of Japan’s porcelain. While Arita ware flourished as an art form known for its elaborate decorations and luxury appeal, Hasami developed as a center for everyday tableware, valued for its practicality and refined simplicity. During the Edo period, Hasami became one of Japan’s main producers of daily-use porcelain, supplying durable and beautifully made pieces to households across the country. That spirit continues today, as Hasami artisans blend traditional craftsmanship with modern design, creating timeless and often playfully charming tableware that fits perfectly into contemporary life.

Sake Cup

Japanese sake cups are small drinking cups that come in a variety of shapes and sizes for ceremonial occasions to everyday use. The most common type is o-choko, a smaller cup that often comes in a set with a carafe (tokkuri). Another popular type is the slightly larger guinomi. Sake cups are made from clay, porcelain, glass, lacquerware, and even tin. A cup's material and shape are said to affect the aroma and flavor of the sake. These cups are a popular collectible tableware item.

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Ichimu Kiln is a small pottery studio in Arita, Saga Prefecture, run by a couple who create hand-painted tableware with care and warmth. Blending traditional Japanese patterns with a gentle modern sensibility, they craft tableware that is simple, functional, and full of charm. Each work reflects the beauty of hand painting and the quiet joy of pieces made for daily life.

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FAQ

Are the small dents, pinholes, or texture marks on this ceramic piece a defect?

No. These marks are normal characteristics of handcrafted Japanese ceramics, formed during shaping, glazing, or firing in small kilns. Subtle dents, tiny pinholes, and slight texture variations are part of the artisan process — not defects. If you see clear cracks, chips, or peeling glaze, please email support@jocgoods.com with photos.

Are the small black or dark specks in the glaze safe?

Yes, the dark specks are safe. They are natural iron minerals in the clay that react during high-temperature firing, leaving small marks under the glaze. They do not affect food safety, durability, or performance, and are part of the organic character of handmade Japanese pottery.

Do your ceramic dishes contain lead or cadmium?

Some glazed ceramic pieces may contain trace amounts of lead or cadmium sealed beneath the glaze, at levels safe for food use. Japanese ceramic tableware is regulated under the Food Sanitation Act, which sets leaching limits for lead and cadmium in glazed tableware. Testing standards differ by country, so we cannot guarantee compliance with every regional regulation.

Why does each handcrafted bowl or plate look slightly different from the photo?

Each piece is shaped, glazed, and fired by hand in small artisan kilns across Japan, so subtle differences in color, glaze pattern, weight, and even rim shape are expected. No two pieces are identical. This natural variation is what makes each item one of a kind, not a quality flaw.

Even if a ceramic piece is dishwasher safe, should I still hand-wash it?

Dishwasher-safe pieces can go in the dishwasher, and doing so will not damage the glaze. That said, ceramic (earthenware) is more prone to chipping than porcelain, and pieces can knock against the rack or other dishes while loading and unloading — which is the most common cause of small chips. For longevity, hand-washing with warm water and a soft sponge is gentler.

Can I add a gift message to my order?

Yes. You may add a personalized gift message of up to 250 characters at checkout — it is printed on a card and included inside the package. Prices and order details are never shown on the card or anywhere in the shipment, so the recipient sees only your message and the gift itself.

Will my order be wrapped as a gift?

Yes. Every JOC Goods order is wrapped in a traditional Japanese furoshiki cloth before shipping at no extra charge — both gifts and personal orders. If your order includes many or large items, the furoshiki may be packed inside the box rather than wrapped around them. Prices are never included in any shipment.
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