A handmade sake vessel is a ceremony object as much as a functional one. This one is made in Japan, shaped and glazed individually — the kind of piece that makes serving feel considered. Seiji Okuda is based in Shiga, Japan. Each sake vessel is firing by hand from start to finish — shaped, glazed, and fired individually, with every surface given the same care as the overall form. Japanese ceramics have been treasured across the world for generations, and a piece like this brings that living tradition to your own table. Formed and finished by hand. The glaze settles differently on every piece, so no two are alike. Yours will differ a little from the one photographed — that is the hand of the maker. Material: Pottery (ceramic) Made in Shiga, Japan Artisan: Seiji Okuda Size: As each piece is handmade, slight variations may occur. Because each piece is individually made, slight variations in form and glaze are the mark of a true handmade object.