*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS.

This listing is for a set of seven Mino-ware sake cups made around 20 years ago.  They are made of stoneware slip and feature the seven gods of fortune. The lucky seven gods of fortune are collectively known as Shichifukujin in Japanese. They are Benzaiten, Jurojin, Fukurokuju, Hotei, Daikokuten, Ebisu, and Bishamonten. Each god is responsible for bringing a specific type of fortune or protection against something such as ill health or natural disasters, and there are specific shrines and temples dedicated to each one.  These cups are shot sized and great for ushering in the New Year!

Mino-ware refers to pottery produced in what was formerly the old Mino Province, which is modern day Gifu Prefecture. Early examples of Mino-ware were predominantly ash-glazed stoneware pieces. Later however the use of the potter’s wheel, as well as a greater variety of glazes, began to characterize what is often thought to ideally represent Mino pottery today. Larger production kilns like Kozangama in Gifu Prefecture produce wares similar to Imari and Arita-ware. Various other kilns specialize in producing budget priced tableware, along with high end wares for various brand name stores and franchises around the country such as Tachikichi in Kyoto.                                                   

Size

H.4.6cm (1.8”) x Dia.4.7cm (1.8”) and H.4.3cm (1.6”) x Dia.4.6cm (1.8”)                                  

Condition

The entire set is in very good condition with no chips or cracks, one cup however has scratched glaze (please check the last photo).                                                                       

THESE ARE SHIPPING ESTIMATES BASED ON THE CURRENT GLOBAL SITUATION                                                                 

**Germany, France, Greece, Spain, Poland, Austria, Slovakia, Lithuania, Slovenia:  NO SHIPPING.  Very strict and expensive packaging laws in place and we are not licensed to send products to these countries.  We have no plan to register at this time because the process is in some cases very expensive and complicated, plus each country has its own set of regulations and application process. 

**USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Norway: Airmail Small Packet (approx. 15-28 days).  Combined shipping available up to 2kgs for Airmail Small Packet (please send us a message).

**Asia:  Airmail Small Packet (approx. 15-21 days).  Combined shipping available up to 2kgs for Airmail Small Packet (please send us a message).

**Central Asia, Middle East, South Africa, Brazil, Mexico:  EMS Express 10-15 days.

**Russia:  No shipping methods available.