Thank you for viewing. This is a set of sake vessels from Mikawachi-yaki Hirado Matsuyama kiln, featuring the "Kensho Karako" (Chinese children) design. While there are several similar sake vessel sets available, this item is likely a rare piece made as a promotional item, as it has "Celebration of Completion Kirin Food Industry Co., Ltd." painted on the tokkuri (sake bottle). There are some stains on the bottom of the tokkuri and ochoko (sake cups), as well as on the original box. - Quantity: 2 tokkuri, 5 ochoko - Material: Ceramic - Design: Karako (Chinese children) - Features: - "Celebration of Completion Kirin Food Industry Co., Ltd." written on the tokkuri. - The inside of the original box lid is inscribed with "Showa 50th year? November, Auspicious Day." This item is approximately 50 years old. The Karako design was mainly used on vessels presented as gifts. It is said that when there are 7 Karako figures, it was for the Imperial Court or Shogun's use, 5 for Daimyo or senior retainers, and 3 for general samurai.