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5 Piece Porcelain Geisha Sake Set

Sake (pronounced "sock-ay"), is a Japanese alcohol made with steamed rice and water with an addition of malted rice (koji) as a fermentation agent. The history of sake is as old as Japanese history itself and strongly associated with Shinto rite. Sake was invented in Japan probably sometime around 300 A.D., which is when it first shows up in written records. Because of the complexity of its brewing, in the early days it was generally reserved for royalty or ceremonial occasions. Sake is especially popular on festive occasions, such as to celebrate the New Year, weddings, anniversaries or the opening of a new business.

This fine glazed porcelain sake set includes service for four. With a beautiful Japanese Geisha design, our porcelain sake serving set comes with 1 server called Tokkuri, and 4 little cups called Sakazuki, plus some historic notes on sake and basic instructions for serving sake.

Geisha are traditional entertainers who offer music, dance and companionship in private restaurants and banquets. Professional entertainers without prostitution appeared during Edo period, both women and men. The latter was called "Taikomochi" or "drum holder".

5 Piece Porcelain Geisha Sake Set

Our 5 piece porcelain sake set has an attractive geisha design with glaze finish. The geisha design decorates the porcelain sake pitcher and 4 serving cups.
The sake pitcher, or server, measures 2 3/8" diameter, and is about 5 1/2" high. The sake cups measure 2" diameter, and about 1 3/4" high.
Our sake set comes with some historic notes about sake and basic instructions for heating and serving your sake. This set would make a great gift for any lover of Japanese culture!

5 Piece Porcelain Geisha Sake Set $12.95