Stunning Sake cup from Bizen pottery.
Bizen ware is often known for its rugged character and thick forms, but this cup has been crafted extremely thin through highly skilled wheel-throwing technique.
It is a very elegant and remarkable piece.
W 5.2 cm x H 3.9 cm / 36g
Holds 60ml
Very good condition ★★★★☆
No chips , No cracks.
Bizen-Yaki (Okayama Prefecture) is created using the Yakishime method of firing unglazed wares at high temperatures.
Using red pine wood in the firing process beautiful natural colors and tones emerge from the clay.
Bizen clay has a high iron content which enables the pottery to retain heat or remain cool.
Bizen -Yaki reflects the Japanese artistic sensibility emphasising inner beauty and subtlety.