Shino Sake Cup / Hideki Yanashita fukuju Size: φ60 x H40mm

Size: φ60 x H40mm

Upon opening the lid

Capacity: 30ml

Iwate Prefecture

as if molten material were poured from the flames and naturally solidified into its current form

Shino Sake Cup / Hideki Yanashita fukuju Size: φ60 x H40mmThis milky white sake cup is fired with Shino glaze that originated in 16th century Japan during the Momoyama period. It is often marked with orange or black spotting, a result of carbon trapping in the firing process, and is regarded as a prized trait that embodies the beauty of imperfection. This particular cup has a "kirijumonji kodai" (cross cut foot), a distinctive feature enhancing its sculptural appeal. For more story about Hideki Yanashita,