Kutani Ware Shoyu-sashi

¥7,980


Contemporary Shoyu-sashi (soy sauce dispenser) with Sazanka (Camellia) Design

  • Kutani Ware is a type of ceramics local to Ishikawa Prefecture

  • First produced during the early Edo period (start of 17th century), its notable features are vivid colors with bold and elegant designs

  • Traditionally, the five main colours often of Kutani Ware are red, yellow, green, purple, and Prussian blue

  • This Shoyu-sashi has a patented lid design that prevents soy sauce from leaking or the lid falling off when poured and won the Japan Souvenir Academy Award in 2000.

  • It features blue and purple Sazanka flowers a type of Japanese Camellia (Camellia sasanqua), found mainly in western and southern Japan

  • Wild species bloom from October to December and with few other flowers doing so during this season, they have long been used in gardening and for bonsai

  • Symbolically, Sazanka represents devotion, ideal love and overcoming difficulties, reflecting their ability to bloom despite the cold of winter

  • Marked “Kutani” on side of dispenser and kiln name on base

SIZE (Approx.)
DIAMETER 7.0CM (2.8") X HEIGHT 13.5CM (5.3")

WEIGHT (without packaging)
171 Grams

CONDITION - EXCELLENT

No damages, like new. Overall excellent condition.

Vintage, antique and pre-loved items may show some signs of aging or wear. Please inspect the photos carefully before making your purchase.

Free Delivery - please refer to Shipping & Returns for further information.

US Customers - From August 29, 2025, US Customs is applying additional import fees on parcels entering the country. Please check with your local customs office for details.

⚠️Shipping to the US has been temporarily paused and will resume once tariff rates for postal services become clear. (August 13, 2025)

The Buyer is responsible for any import duties, taxes, or fees that may apply.

Bundle purchases may be shipped in separate parcels due to size, weight, or fragility.


Contemporary Shoyu-sashi (soy sauce dispenser) with Sazanka (Camellia) Design

  • Kutani Ware is a type of ceramics local to Ishikawa Prefecture

  • First produced during the early Edo period (start of 17th century), its notable features are vivid colors with bold and elegant designs

  • Traditionally, the five main colours often of Kutani Ware are red, yellow, green, purple, and Prussian blue

  • This Shoyu-sashi has a patented lid design that prevents soy sauce from leaking or the lid falling off when poured and won the Japan Souvenir Academy Award in 2000.

  • It features blue and purple Sazanka flowers a type of Japanese Camellia (Camellia sasanqua), found mainly in western and southern Japan

  • Wild species bloom from October to December and with few other flowers doing so during this season, they have long been used in gardening and for bonsai

  • Symbolically, Sazanka represents devotion, ideal love and overcoming difficulties, reflecting their ability to bloom despite the cold of winter

  • Marked “Kutani” on side of dispenser and kiln name on base

SIZE (Approx.)
DIAMETER 7.0CM (2.8") X HEIGHT 13.5CM (5.3")

WEIGHT (without packaging)
171 Grams

CONDITION - EXCELLENT

No damages, like new. Overall excellent condition.

Vintage, antique and pre-loved items may show some signs of aging or wear. Please inspect the photos carefully before making your purchase.

Free Delivery - please refer to Shipping & Returns for further information.

US Customers - From August 29, 2025, US Customs is applying additional import fees on parcels entering the country. Please check with your local customs office for details.

⚠️Shipping to the US has been temporarily paused and will resume once tariff rates for postal services become clear. (August 13, 2025)

The Buyer is responsible for any import duties, taxes, or fees that may apply.

Bundle purchases may be shipped in separate parcels due to size, weight, or fragility.