Product details
Details from the source listing
Tou Kobo Houki Zodiac Ox Guinomi
A small guinomi with a sculptural zodiac ox handle. The source connects the form to Persian zoomorphic pottery and describes celadon glaze, silver-toned decoration and gold-toned horns, giving the cup a quietly collected character.
- Selected in Kyoto
- Ships from Japan to Singapore and Hong Kong
- Gift-ready presentation
- Small Kissa Kyoto launch stock: 3 pieces
Confirmed Details
- Source listing: Houki BASE item no. 37370086
- Japanese product name from source: 干支「丑」ぐい吞
- Maker or studio named by source: 陶工房ほうき
- Type: ぐい吞 / guinomi sake cup
- Source motif note: zodiac ox inspired by Persian zoomorphic pottery and humped ox forms
- Source craft note: celadon glaze, real silver-colored ox handle and gold-colored horns
- Source option note: boxed item with wrapping, noshi or ribbon selection
Use
Use as a sake cup, a compact display vessel, a zodiac gift, a host gift, or a small evening ritual object.
Care
The source page does not specify microwave or dishwasher suitability. Because the piece includes metallic decoration, hand washing is recommended.
Packaging and Shipping
Free shipping is included in the retail price. Fragile vessels are carefully packed and shipped from Japan to Singapore and Hong Kong with tracked international shipping where available.
Fragile Item Note
If damage occurs in transit, contact us within 48 hours after delivery and include photos of the outer box, inner packaging and damaged item. Used tableware or vessels cannot be returned unless defective.
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