Beautiful vintage Japanese sake cup made in the tradition of Hagi ware.
The cup features a soft, warm glaze with subtle variations of pale gray, beige, and pinkish tones, together with the fine crackling characteristic of aged glazed pottery.
Its gently irregular form and three-part foot give the piece a distinctly handmade character. With its understated colors, organic form, and quiet rustic character, this cup beautifully reflects the wabi-sabi aesthetic of traditional Japanese ceramics.
Good piece.
* 5 in stock
* Price is for 1
W 5.2 cm x H 2.5 cm /30-33g
Holds 20 ml
Perfect condition ★★★☆☆
No microwave, No dishwasher.
Hagi ware is a type of pottery produced in the Hagi area of Yamaguchi Prefecture.
Hagi ware has long been known as a favorite of tea masters, and there is a saying, “First Raku, second Hagi, and third Karatsu"
Because the clay is coarse, it has high permeability, water retention, and heat retention properties. Moisture permeates through fine cracks on the surface (kannyu), which are created by the difference in shrinkage rate between the clay and glaze, and reaches from inside the vessel to the surface.
After many years of use, tea and sake permeate through these cracks, changing the color of the vessel's surface appropriately and giving it a withered appearance.