Rare Kutani Yamazaki Whistling Sake Set Hexagonal Tokkuri & 6 Ochoko Cups Japan

Item: Vintage Japanese Kutani-yaki Sake Set Maker/Mark: Stamped “Hand Painted Japan / Kutani-yaki (Yamazaki)” Era: Mid-20th century (c. 1940s–1950s) Set includes: 1 hexagonal tokkuri (sake decanter) with gilt bird spout — whistles when pouring 6 whistling ochoko cups with side spouts and vent holes — whistle when sipping Measurements: Tokkuri: approx. 6.75" tall Cups: approx. 3" across, hold ~25 ml (0.8 fl oz) Features: Rare double-whistling novelty set (both decanter and cups whistle) Hand-painted panels with Japanese figures and flowing calligraphy Classic Kutani red, gilt, and enamel decoration Mid-century Kutani export mark with “Yamazaki” workshop name Novelty sake ware, highly collectible Provenance & Era: This set comes from my family collection and may have originally been brought back by my uncle, who served overseas during World War II. Many Kutani porcelain novelty sets of this style were purchased by U.S. servicemen in Japan during and just after the war (Occupied Japan era, 1945–1952). The red stamp on the base — “Hand Painted Japan / Kutani-yaki (Yamazaki)” — is consistent with mid-20th-century export marks, placing this set in the 1940s–50s period. Condition: Excellent vintage condition with light age-related wear to gilt. No cracks, chips, or repairs. Whistle function works on both the bird spout decanter and all six cups.