{"product_id":"vintage-fukagawa-sake-set-ruri-budo-arita-porcelain-7-piece","title":"Vintage Fukagawa Sake Set — Ruri Budō Lapis Blue, 7pc","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage 7-piece sake set by 深川製磁 Fukagawa Seiji\u003c\/strong\u003e — Arita-yaki kiln, founded Meiji 27 (1894), \u003cstrong\u003e宮内庁御用達 Imperial Household Agency purveyor since Meiji 43 (1910)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Two tokkuri (sake carafes) + five footed ochoko (sake cups) in Fukagawa's signature ルリブドー Ruri Budō (\"Lapis-Blue Grape\") pattern: deep ruri (瑠璃) cobalt-blue ground with hand-applied gold maki-e grape-vine branches, turquoise + akae cinnabar grape clusters, gold rim line, and pure-white porcelain interiors. Arrives in original Fukagawa Seiji branded retail box with full-colour brand-history leaflet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProvenance \u0026amp; attribution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set carries Tier A attribution for brand, pattern, and Arita origin (Fukagawa Seiji foot mark + original branded box + product code 0700-861 + accompanying brand-history leaflet, all photo-verified). Production year is Tier B: vintage Showa to Heisei period (1980s–2000s), based on the barcode-era retail code and modern leaflet format — the Meiji 27 (1894) date printed in the leaflet refers to Fukagawa Seiji's founding year, not this set's production date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eForm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSake set — 2 tokkuri + 5 footed ochoko (7 pieces)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEach tokkuri\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.0 cm height × 4.8 cm base × 2.8 cm mouth (≈5.1″ × 1.9″ × 1.1″); 135 g (≈4.8 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEach ochoko\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.7 cm rim diameter (≈2.2″); 25 g (≈0.9 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSet weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≈ 395 g (≈14 oz) total (ware only)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCapacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTo be measured by water-fill test before dispatch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePorcelain (Arita) — ruri lapis glaze exterior, white interior, gold maki-e + akae + turquoise enamel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFoot mark\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e富士山 + 深川製 (Fukagawa Sei) in underglaze cobalt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePattern\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eルリブドー Ruri Budō (\"Lapis-Blue Grape\") — Fukagawa \"Porcelain Treasure Stone\" lapis lineage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePeriod\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVintage Showa to Heisei (1980s–2000s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand heritage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFounded Meiji 27 (1894); 宮内庁御用達 since Meiji 43 (1910)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct code\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0700-861 (Fukagawa Seiji retail catalogue)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBox\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal Fukagawa Seiji branded retail box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAccessories\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal full-colour Fukagawa brand-history leaflet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInventory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne-of-one — vintage; no restock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCurated by\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZenKiln from a Japanese antique dealer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Ruri Budō?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuri Budō (ルリブドー — \"Lapis-Blue Grape\") is one of Fukagawa Seiji's most recognised pattern lines. The ruri (瑠璃) base is the workshop's signature high-fired cobalt glaze — described in the brand's own literature as 磁器の宝石 (\"the porcelain treasure stone\"). The grape-vine motif is hand-applied in gold maki-e with overglaze enamel grape clusters in turquoise and akae cinnabar — a confident Imperial-purveyor design language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight vintage patina consistent with careful Japanese storage. No major chips or losses visible from supplied photos. A close-up condition pass will be added before publish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a tokkuri and an ochoko?\u003c\/strong\u003e A tokkuri (徳利) is a Japanese sake carafe — the narrow-necked bottle that the sake is warmed and poured from. An ochoko (お猪口) is a small footed sake cup. A 7-piece set with 2 tokkuri and 5 ochoko is the classical \"host's set\" — both sake hosts pour for a small group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it microwave or dishwasher safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e Absolutely not. The gold maki-e lines and the turquoise + akae overglaze enamels will be damaged by either. Hand-wash only with mild soap in lukewarm water; rinse and pat dry with a soft cotton cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the gold pattern original?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The gold lines are hand-applied gold maki-e on the original ruri-blue ground. Light wear of the gold over decades of use is normal and expected on vintage Fukagawa pieces and is consistent with authentic age rather than a manufacturing defect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is 宮内庁御用達?\u003c\/strong\u003e 宮内庁御用達 (Kunaichō Goyōtatsu) is the formal designation \"purveyor to the Imperial Household Agency\" — a status Fukagawa Seiji has held since Meiji 43 (1910). The leaflet that arrives with this set confirms this status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about the Meiji 27 date in the leaflet?\u003c\/strong\u003e Meiji 27 (1894) is Fukagawa Seiji's founding year — the year 深川忠次 established the workshop. It is part of the brand's 130+ year heritage but is not the production date of this specific set. The set itself is a vintage Showa-to-Heisei commercial production (broadly 1980s–2000s).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout ZenKiln\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Japan-based curator connecting international collectors with Japan's artisan ceramic tradition. We work closely with the kilns, workshops, and makers featured in our shop — each one disclosed in our About section — and hand-pack every piece in Japan for safe delivery worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📦 Ships from Japan, hand-packed for safe delivery. Antique pieces are wrapped in their original branded box, then double-boxed with archival-grade cushioning. 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