Drinkware, Tenmoku-shaped sake cup, Aizome suiteki crystal glaze - Shin-emon Kiln, Kusuo Baba, Arita ware, Ceramics

Name: Drinkware, Tenmoku-shaped sake cup, Aizome suiteki crystal glaze - Shin-emon Kiln, Kusuo Baba, Arita ware, Ceramics
Brand: TAKUMI Japan Online
SKU: 020-054aa
Price: 1140.0 CNY
Availability: InStock

Crystalline glaze shimmers like sunlit water

¥1,140.00 CNY （tax included）

~~（tax included）~~ ¥1,140.00 CNY

Sale Sold out

Creator：Shinemongama

Product variants

Quantity

About Shipping

Items of Takumi Japan are carefully finished by hand, and therefore require a little time before shipment. Except for made-to-order items or items that need to be reproduced after going out of stock, orders are usually shipped within 7 business days after payment is completed.
Please note that shipping may be delayed during the year-end and New Year holidays or busy periods at the workshops.

Delivery to your accommodation in Japan

If you would like your order to be delivered to your accommodation during your stay in Japan, please contact us before or right after placing your order. We will confirm whether delivery during your stay is possible.

This one-of-a-kind guinomi sake cup is by Kusuo Baba, the second-generation Shin-emon. Its crystalline glaze stands out for its beauty, creating a scene reminiscent of light shimmering on water.

The technique of forming beautiful crystal patterns within a glaze was discovered by chance during firing at the royal manufactory in Sèvres, established under the influence of Louis XV and Madame de Pompadour, and developed from there. Achieving consistent firing results is extremely difficult. Shin-emon Kiln has overcome these technical challenges and mastered the technique to produce works of art for everyday use. The crystals appearing on the white porcelain of Arita ware are misted with blue, evoking a sunlit sea and the beauty of gemstones. When tea or sake is poured in, the crystals sparkle with a dreamlike radiance that invites you to lose track of time.

Forms of tea ware that developed in China from the Song through the Ming dynasties were introduced to Japan, where the guinomi emerged as a cup for ordinary people to enjoy sake informally. Shin-emon Kiln's guinomi are smaller versions of tea cups from the Ming and Qing dynasties, making them versatile vessels for sake, tea, and other drinks.

Size	Φ73×H50（mm）
Weight	64g
Material	Porcelain clay
Accessories	Wooden box, profile, cloth
Production area	Saga Prefecture, Japan
Handling precautions	・Gently hand-wash with a soft sponge. ・Avoid using a dishwasher or dish dryer. ・Avoid sudden temperature changes. ・To protect the glaze, avoid using a microwave. ・As each piece is handmade, there may be slight variations in color, pattern, shape, and size. The photos are examples. Please enjoy the unique character of each piece.
Color	Blue, White
Tag	Crystalline glaze, Gradient
Craft	Ceramics>Imari/Arita ware
Usage	Japanese sake supplies>Sake cups
Item code	020-054aa