Recently registered as a World Heritage site, this is a set of 5 "Sado Island Gold Mine" traditional craft items: Mumeiyaki teacups and 1 teapot. Although unused, I have marked it as "Like New" considering the age-related deterioration. These are tea sets made of Sado's Mumeiyaki. Made by the 3rd generation, Akasui Ito. Mumei, or "nameless," refers to the iron oxide produced from the Sado gold and silver mines, which is used in the clay and fired at high temperatures. The quality is robust and beautiful with a glossy finish, and it is said that the luster increases with use, and it also helps prevent strokes and stomach ailments. The delicious season of new tea has arrived. The taste of tea changes depending on the vessel. How about it for this season? My grandfather fell in love with Mumeiyaki in the 1940s and had these made. At that time, they couldn't make many, with a limit of 1-2 pieces per year. He collected them over 10 years. I heard that the price was 5,000 yen per piece at the time. It seems like it was a very expensive purchase. The delicious season of new tea is coming. We have the same Mumeiyaki tea set at home, and even when brewing the same tea as in other tea sets, the taste is completely different. I have listed this item because I want you to enjoy delicious tea with this tea set. How about it as a gift for tea lovers or the elderly! I think they will be very happy. The teacups and teapot are in a wooden box. Teapot: Diameter: approx. 5.5cm Height: approx. 8cm Bottom diameter: 5.5cm Teacups: Diameter: approx. 6cm Height: approx. 7.5cm Bottom diameter: approx. 3.5cm Please forgive any slight errors as these measurements are approximate.