{"title":"Iroe \u0026 Akae Overglaze Sake Cups \u0026 Vessels","description":"\u003cp\u003eIroe and akae, painted in layers of overglaze enamel: sake cups and vessels with brilliant fine brushwork from Kutani, Kyo ware, Iro-Nabeshima and more.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"1","title":"Gold-dyed brocade pattern ceramic glass by Rinkuro Kiln (林九郎窯) #1 ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThis is a beautiful ceramic glass with rich and vivid coloring. The inside of the glass has a beautiful pattern reminiscent of the sixteen-petaled double-petaled chrysanthemum, which represents the Emperor and the Imperial Family of Japan, and the pale green of the celadon porcelain and the gold coloring create a wonderful harmony. Why not try enjoying Japanese whisky in a Japanese glass?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduced by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rinkurou Kiln\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1970s - 1990s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good (no chips, no cracks)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pottery (pottery)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height approx. 12cm, diameter approx. 7cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Rinkurogama:\u003c\/strong\u003e Located in Hasami-cho, Nagasaki Prefecture, Rinkurogama is a Hasami ware pottery manufacturer founded in 1968 by Ishimaru Togei Co., Ltd. This manufacturer has inherited the traditions of Hasami ware, which has more than 400 years of history, while pursuing its own unique style and high-quality pottery. Rinkurogama's works are a modern revival of the \"Ko-Imari style\" from the Edo period, and are characterized by gorgeous and luxurious designs using techniques such as blue and white porcelain, akae, and somenishiki.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Even if the products we offer are new and unused, they are all listed as second-hand products because they were produced very long ago. Please note that the products may have damage due to aging, so please understand and check before considering purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"林九郎窯","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46614668411067,"sku":"","price":20000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/S__74350596_0.jpg?v=1746521986"},{"product_id":"8","title":"Gold-dyed brocade pattern ceramic glass by Rinkuro Kiln (林九郎窯) #8 ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThis is a beautiful ceramic glass with rich and vivid coloring. The inside of the glass has a beautiful pattern reminiscent of the sixteen-petaled double-petaled chrysanthemum, which represents the Emperor and the Imperial Family of Japan, and the pale green of the celadon porcelain and the gold coloring create a wonderful harmony. Why not try enjoying Japanese whisky in a Japanese glass?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduced by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rinkurou Kiln\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1970s - 1990s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good (no chips, no cracks)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dedicated wooden box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pottery (pottery)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height approx. 12cm, diameter approx. 7cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Rinkurogama:\u003c\/strong\u003e Located in Hasami-cho, Nagasaki Prefecture, Rinkurogama is a Hasami ware pottery manufacturer founded in 1968 by Ishimaru Togei Co., Ltd. This manufacturer has inherited the traditions of Hasami ware, which has more than 400 years of history, while pursuing its own unique style and high-quality pottery. Rinkurogama's works are a modern revival of the \"Ko-Imari style\" from the Edo period, and are characterized by gorgeous and luxurious designs using techniques such as blue and white porcelain, akae, and somenishiki.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Even if the products we offer are new and unused, they are all listed as second-hand products because they were produced very long ago. Please note that the products may have damage due to aging, so please understand and check before considering purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"林九郎窯","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46617092587707,"sku":"","price":25000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_0162.jpg?v=1746520937"},{"product_id":"9","title":"Gold-dyed brocade pattern ceramic glass by Rinkuro Kiln (林九郎窯) #9 ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThis is a beautiful ceramic glass with rich and vivid coloring. The inside of the glass has a beautiful pattern reminiscent of the sixteen-petaled double-petaled chrysanthemum, which represents the Emperor and the Imperial Family of Japan, and the pale green of the celadon porcelain and the gold coloring create a wonderful harmony. Why not try enjoying Japanese whisky in a Japanese glass?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e*Due to the reflection of the glass surface, it may appear as if there are scratches, but there are no noticeable scratches. Please look at all the photos together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduced by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rinkurou Kiln\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1970s - 1990s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good (no chips, no cracks)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pottery (pottery)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height approx. 12cm, diameter approx. 7cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Rinkurogama:\u003c\/strong\u003e Located in Hasami-cho, Nagasaki Prefecture, Rinkurogama is a Hasami ware pottery manufacturer founded in 1968 by Ishimaru Togei Co., Ltd. This manufacturer has inherited the traditions of Hasami ware, which has more than 400 years of history, while pursuing its own unique style and high-quality pottery. Rinkurogama's works are a modern revival of the \"Ko-Imari style\" from the Edo period, and are characterized by gorgeous and luxurious designs using techniques such as blue and white porcelain, akae, and somenishiki.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Even if the products we offer are new and unused, they are all listed as second-hand products because they were produced very long ago. Please note that the products may have damage due to aging, so please understand and check before considering purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"林九郎窯","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46617279824059,"sku":"","price":20000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_0205.jpg?v=1746540322"},{"product_id":"169","title":"Bizen Akae Sake Cup by Isezaki Mitsuru (伊勢崎満), Bizen Ware, Okayama Prefecture Important Intangible Cultural Property #169","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"29\"\u003eMitsuru Isesaki (1934–2011), the eldest son of the master craftsman Yozan Isesaki and a designated Intangible Cultural Property Holder for Okayama Prefecture, was a towering figure in the world of traditional Bizen ware. He dedicated his life to restoring the medieval \"Old Bizen\" style, serving as the spiritual backbone of the craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"30\"\u003eThis piece features \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"30\" data-index-in-node=\"20\"\u003eMitsuru’s signature alongside the \"Yozan\" seal\u003c\/b\u003e on its presentation box. Throughout his career, Mitsuru continued to use this prestigious family seal as the head of \"Yozan-gama,\" honoring the legacy of his father. It serves as a testament to his pride in his lineage and a guarantee of the authentic quality of the Isesaki family kilns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"31\"\u003eNotably, this \"Bizen Aka-e\" (red enamel) work is estimated to have been created during \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"31\" data-index-in-node=\"87\"\u003eMitsuru’s mature later years, from the late 1990s into the 2000s\u003c\/b\u003e, when his artistic sensibility reached its zenith. Having mastered the stoic, unglazed aesthetic of traditional Bizen, it is significant that the master chose to embrace the modern challenge of \"color\" in his final decades. He overcame the technical difficulty of bonding enamel to iron-rich Bizen clay through firing techniques refined over half a century, achieving a magnificent contrast between the earth's weight and the vivid red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"32\"\u003eWithin the traditional brownish-brown of Bizen, this work harbors a modern tension. It represents the \"final destination\" of Mitsuru Isesaki—a master who upheld a prestigious name while maintaining a forward-looking, timeless sensibility. This is a masterpiece of exceptional historical and artistic value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist: \u003c\/strong\u003eIsezaki Mitsuru (伊勢崎満, 1934-2011)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotable Achievements: \u003c\/strong\u003e1961 Sanyo Shimbun Prize at the Okayama Prefectural Exhibition, 1966 First selection for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition, 1972 Grand Prize at the Chunichi International Ceramic Art Exhibition, 1973 Japan Ceramic Society Award, 1984 Okayama Prefecture Cultural Encouragement Award, 1994 Sanyo Culture Award, 1998 Designated a Holder of Okayama Prefecture Important Intangible Cultural Property for Bizen Ware Production Techniques.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublic Collections:\u003c\/strong\u003e The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo; The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto; Victoria and Albert Museum (UK); British Museum (UK), among others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1990s to early 2000s\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent (no chips or cracks) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dedicated wooden box, wrapping cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/strong\u003eCeramic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003eHeight approx. 6 cm, diameter approx. 5.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: \u003c\/strong\u003eAlthough these items are in unused condition, they are vintage pieces and are listed as second-hand. Please understand that items may show characteristics of aging, and we encourage you to review all details before purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47477934129339,"sku":null,"price":55000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_4540.jpg?v=1772272950"},{"product_id":"173","title":"Kitade Seiko (北出星光, Kitade Isamu) Iroe Gold Gilt Floral Motif Gold Silence Illuminating Amber Rocks Glass #173","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eWe are pleased to introduce a work featuring Iroe (overglaze painting) and gold gilt floral motifs by Kitade Seiko (1928-2011), a master who inherited the orthodox traditions of Kutani ware while elevating its expression to the level of contemporary art. Kitade Seiko, whose Birth name was Kitade Isamu, was born in 1928 in Daishoji, Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Until his passing at the age of 83 in 2011, he consistently pursued a high-standard aesthetic. He was the nephew and the most prominent disciple of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/search?q=%22%E5%8C%97%E5%87%BA%E5%A1%94%E6%AC%A1%E9%83%8E%22\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKitade Tojiro\u003c\/a\u003e, the master who brought innovation to Kutani ware by incorporating Middle Eastern designs. While inheriting his master's passionate and exotic sensibility, Seiko added Japanese delicacy and lyricism to create his own unique, tranquil worldview.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eThe most distinctive feature of this work is the extremely precise gold gilding applied to the traditional Kutani Iroe technique. The depicted flowers are realistic yet wrapped in a dreamlike elegance, featuring the red thistle, the national flower of Scotland and symbol of the home of Scotch whisky, and the blue gentian, which embodies the Japanese heart. The vitality of the thistle, which survives the harsh nature of the northern lands, and the blue of the gentian, which harbors quiet intelligence. The fact that these two contrasting flowers are united in perfect balance through Mr. Seiko's delicate gold gilding is the emotional depth of this work. The gold lines outlining each leaf are fixed using a high-difficulty technique that requires skilled brushwork and strict temperature control. These delicate gold lines add depth to the vessel, creating an atmosphere as if the flowers are breathing depending on the lighting. Our shop proposes this prestigious yunomi not merely as a tea vessel, but as a supreme sake vessel for savoring aged spirits and whisky. Unlike transparent crystal glass, the contrast between the gold gilding and the pale colors depicted by Kitade Seiko provides visual depth when amber liquid is poured, making the liquid surface shine golden. The comfortable weight and smooth texture when held, and the characteristic softness of porcelain on the lips, promise a quiet moment that satisfies all five senses along with the aroma of aged spirits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eKitade Seiko's achievements are demonstrated by his illustrious career, including winning the Special Selection at the Nitten Exhibition and the Hokua Prize, as well as the Fourth Class Order of the Sacred Treasure awarded by the national government in 1998. Furthermore, he established his position as a regular member of the Japan Kogei Association, and his works are housed in public art museums such as the Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art, the Komatsu City Museum, and the Nakamura Memorial Museum of Art, Kanazawa. This is an extremely rare work with almost no information available in overseas markets. This piece, which condenses Japan's peak craftsmanship, will be a valuable opportunity for true collectors around the world to incorporate Japanese aesthetics into their lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kitade Seiko (Birth name: Kitade Isamu, 1928-2011)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRepresentative Career History:\u003c\/strong\u003e [1967] Won Special Selection at the 10th Nitten Exhibition, [1974] Won Special Selection at the 6th Nitten Exhibition, [1993] Received the Ishikawa Prefecture Cultural Merit Award, [1998] Awarded the Fourth Class Order of the Sacred Treasure, [Later years] Served as a Nitten judge, Nitten councilor, regular member of the Japan Kogei Association, and director of the Kyoto Craft Artists Association, among other positions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMuseum Collections:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spencer Museum of Art (University of Kansas, USA), Minneapolis Institute of Art (USA), Mary Griggs Burke Collection (USA), Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art, Kyoto City Kyocera Museum of Art (Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art), Itsuo Museum of Art (Ikeda City, Osaka), Nakamura Memorial Museum of Art, Kanazawa, Komatsu City Museum, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2005–2011 (The mature peak of his final years, following his recognition as a Contemporary Master Craftsman)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good (no chips, no cracks) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original box (tomobako), wrapping cloth, and descriptive leaflet included.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Porcelain\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diameter approx. 7.0 cm, Height approx. 9.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Even if the products provided by our shop are new and unused, they were produced a long time ago and are listed as second-hand items. Please understand and confirm that the products may have damage due to aging before considering a purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47516864053435,"sku":null,"price":50000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_4714.jpg?v=1772963885"},{"product_id":"176","title":"Rinkuro Kiln (林九郎窯): Somenishiki Gold Gilt Large Ashtray - Revival of Old Imari Style, Hasami Ware Masterpiece #176","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22\"\u003eSwirling a glass of the finest single malt while savoring the rising smoke of a cigar—such a blissful moment should be completed not by a mere utilitarian vessel, but by a \"stage\" that possesses its own unwavering narrative. This porcelain ashtray, with an overwhelming diameter of approximately 25 cm, was created by Rinkurou Kiln (Rinkurogama), founded in 1968 as a maverick of Hasami ware. It is an exceptional piece perfectly suited for the moment where Eastern and Western luxuries intersect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003eRinkurou Kiln was established by Ishimaru Togei Co., Ltd., infusing 400 years of Hasami ware tradition with the aesthetics of the \"Ko-Imari (Old Imari) Style\" that once captivated the royalty and aristocracy of the Edo period. The interplay between Somenishiki (underglaze blue and overglaze enamels) and lavish gold gilt on this piece vividly revives the opulent world of Kinrande, celebrated in the West as \"Old Imari.\" Likening the deep indigo of the Sometsuke to a tranquil sea, the vibrant red paintings and golden brushstrokes create a dynamic design. This richly colored epic in porcelain was made possible only by the expansive 25 cm canvas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"24\"\u003eThis large ashtray, the pinnacle of Oriental stylistic beauty, resonates surprisingly deeply with the Western cultures of cigars and whisky. When a premium cigar rests on the edge of this substantial vessel, its brown leaves overlapping with the golden arabesque patterns, an aura of timeless Oriental luxury emerges. While the production date is estimated to be during the 1970s and 80s—an era of peak economic vitality in Japan—the overwhelming scale sought by the successful individuals of that time remains perfectly functional today, elegantly holding the ash of large cigars and setting the tone for a relaxed atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"25\"\u003eGazing at this kaleidoscope-like painting while smoking a cigar with a glass of matured amber whisky by your side is nothing less than a ritual. It dispels daily stress along with the flame and invites the spirit into a world of fertile beauty. This work, filled with the pride of Rinkurou Kiln's pursuit of \"high-quality ceramics,\" far exceeds the scope of a mere smoking accessory. It is a rare collector's piece worthy of centering a unique lifestyle where East and West, stillness and motion, harmonize perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"26\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer: \u003c\/strong\u003eRinkurou Kiln (Ishimaru Togei Co., Ltd.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"26\"\u003eNotable Career and History of the Producer: [1968] Founded by Ishimaru Togei Co., Ltd. in Hasami Town, Nagasaki Prefecture. Based on the 400-year traditional techniques of Hasami ware, the kiln established a unique style reviving the Edo-period Ko-Imari style for the modern era. Its opulent designs using Somenishiki and Kinrande (gold gilt) have earned high acclaim both domestically and internationally in the field of luxury gift porcelain, firmly establishing its position as a leader in high-end decorative Hasami porcelain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"26\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa late 1970s to 1980s (Showa to Heisei period)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"26\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good (no chips, no cracks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"26\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories: \u003c\/strong\u003eOriginal wooden box included \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Porcelain (Somenishiki and Kinrande)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"26\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003eDiameter approx. 25.0 cm, Height approx. 5.0 cm (estimated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"26\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003eThere may be minor glaze spots from production or slight wear on the gold gilt, but no notable post-production damage is present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"26\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Even if the products provided by our shop are new and unused, they were produced a long time ago and are listed as second-hand items. Please understand and confirm that the products may have damage due to aging before considering a purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47518464278715,"sku":null,"price":35000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_4789.jpg?v=1772964195"},{"product_id":"180","title":"Mitsui Tamekichi III (三代 三ッ井為吉), Polychrome Flower and Bird Design, Western Liquor Tasting Vessel, Kutani Ware Polychrome Bajohai #180","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003eMitsui Tamekichi III (Birth name: Mitsui Eiichi, born 1935) is the third-generation head of the Tamekichi kiln, a prestigious Kutani ware pottery based in Nomi City, Ishikawa Prefecture, and is one of the artists who symbolize modern Kutani ware. After graduating from Kanazawa College of Art in 1959, he studied under Professor \u003ca href=\"\/en\/search?q=%22%E5%8C%97%E5%87%BA%E5%A1%94%E6%AC%A1%E9%83%8E%22\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKitade Tojiro\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/search?q=%22%E6%B5%85%E8%94%B5%E4%BA%94%E5%8D%81%E5%90%89%22\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eIsokichi Asakura\u003c\/a\u003e, a Person of Cultural Merit, and inherited the title Tamekichi III in 1961. His most distinctive feature is that, despite having a hearing disability, he transformed it into a refined sense of color and meticulous brushwork. His artistry is lauded as \"the dynamism of color residing in silence,\" and starting with a presentation to U.S. Ambassador Edwin O. Reischauer in 1962, he was commissioned by successive Prime Ministers (Ohira, Suzuki, and Nakasone) to create gifts for state guests during visits to China, establishing an unshakeable position as a leading figure in \"craft diplomacy\" representing Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003eThis work is an Iroe Bajohai (polychrome horseback cup) that encapsulates the transparency of \"Kutani Gosai\" (Kutani five colors), which is Tamekichi III's forte, and his most favored traditional \"Kacho-zu\" (flower-and-bird painting). Bajohai were noble vessels once made for samurai to drink sake on horseback, and their high stems possess a functionality similar to modern wine glasses and tasting glasses. What makes this piece particularly rare is the density of the painting applied to its limited curved surface. On the outside, flowers and birds depicting the changing seasons are painted, and on the inside, geometric patterns that create a kaleidoscope-like reflection when amber liquid is poured are depicted with the unique thickness (mori) of hand-painting. This visual depth transcends verbal communication and is the crystallization of pure artistic expression that he created through his dialogue with earth, fire, and color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003eHis works are housed and acclaimed by major public institutions both domestically and internationally. In Japan, they are held in specialized institutions such as the Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art and the Nomi City Kutani Ware Museum, and he has numerous achievements in presenting works to members of the Imperial Family (Prince Mikasa's house, Prince Hitachi's house). Particularly noteworthy is his overwhelming international acclaim; in 2002, he held a solo exhibition at the Smithsonian Institution (Arthur M. Sackler Gallery) in the United States, achieving the remarkable feat of having his works permanently acquired. Furthermore, he served as a visiting professor at Gallaudet University in Washington D.C., the world's only comprehensive university for the deaf, demonstrating that his activities extend beyond the realm of art and hold international significance as a bridge between cultures. Our store proposes this masterpiece as the ultimate vessel for simultaneously enjoying the delicate aromas of vintage whisky and the visual beauty offered by the pinnacle of Japanese craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Mitsui Tamekichi III (三代 三ッ井為吉, Mitsui Tamekichi, 1935–)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"55\"\u003eMajor career highlights of the artist:\u003c\/b\u003e 1961 Succeeded as Tamekichi III. 1987 Received Prime Minister's Award. 1994 Solo exhibition at Switzer Gallery, New York. 1997 Appointed Visiting Professor at Gallaudet University. 2002 Solo exhibition at Smithsonian Institution, works permanently acquired. 2005 Received Edward Gallaudet Award.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"390\"\u003eWorks housed in:\u003c\/b\u003e Smithsonian Institution (Washington D.C., USA), Gallaudet University (USA), Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art, Nomi City Kutani Ware Museum, and many others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"566\"\u003ePeriod of Creation:\u003c\/b\u003e 1990s to 2000s (around the time of the Smithsonian Institution solo exhibition, a mature period when both technique and acclaim reached their peak)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"734\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Very good (no chips, no cracks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"777\"\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/b\u003e Original wooden box (with artist's handwritten signature and seal), wrapping cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"873\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Ceramic (Kutani ware, Iro-e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"912\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Height approx. 5.5 cm, Rim diameter approx. 5.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"975\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Even if the products provided by our store are new and unused, they are from a very old production period, and all are listed as pre-owned. Products may have age-related damage, so please consider your purchase with understanding and confirmation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47518801690811,"sku":null,"price":41000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_4960_result.jpg?v=1774140933"},{"product_id":"181","title":"Miyanaga Tozan III (三代 宮永東山・宮永理吉), Member of Sodeisha (Avant-Garde Group in Contemporary Ceramic History), Crafted by Miyanaga Rikichi, Tozan Kiln, Kyo-yaki (Kyoto Ware), Ceramic Sculpture, Polychrome Enameled Sake Cup, Guinomi #181","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003eMiyanaga Rikichi (1935-), known as Miyanaga Tozan III, is an internationally acclaimed artist who, while inheriting the lineage of the prestigious Miyanaga Tozan kiln in Kyoto, has pioneered contemporary ceramic sculpture. From 1954, he studied under Shindo Tsuji and Masakazu Horiuchi, leaders of Japanese abstract sculpture, at the Department of Sculpture, Kyoto City University of Arts. During his travels to the United States in 1960, he engaged with Peter Voulkos and others, honing an avant-garde sensibility that treats clay as a pure artistic medium. After returning to Japan in 1971, he joined the influential avant-garde group Sodeisha as a member, pursuing forms as \"objets\" that transcend mere functionality. His journey, marked by receiving the Kyoto Prefecture Cultural Achievement Award in 1998 and succeeding to the title of Miyanaga Tozan III in 1999, demonstrates a sophisticated fusion of Kyoto's traditional heritage and contemporary artistic innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003eThis work is a small guinomi (sake cup) that reflects his exceptional skill as a sculptor, featuring an organic form that maximizes the natural plasticity of clay. Rather than being formed on a potter’s wheel, the unique texture created through sculptural techniques such as hand-forming and carving fits comfortably in the palm. The vessel creates complex shadows depending on the light, giving it a commanding presence as a complete ceramic sculpture. His artistic achievements are highly regarded both in Japan and abroad, with his works permanently housed in major institutions, including The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo; The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto; Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art; and the Ibaraki Ceramic Art Museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003eWe propose this piece as the ultimate vessel for enjoying aged whisky and rare old bottles. The organic sculptural beauty of the ceramic gains visual depth when filled with amber liquid, offering a sensory experience that connects with the spirituality of Japanese contemporary craft. Bearing the prestigious name of Miyanaga Tozan and imbued with the avant-garde spirit of Sodeisha, this work is an invaluable find for international art lovers and collectors, representing a rare intersection of tradition and modernity in Japanese ceramic culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eComment from a master potter who socialized with Miyanaga Rikichi:\u003c\/b\u003e \"Hereditary potters carry a heavy burden. Even when their work is exceptional, people are quick to suspect that tradition played a part—as if success were a given. Rikichi is the third generation of the renowned master Miyanaga Tozan. While I hear that many third-generation successors are prone to rebellion, his spatial processing transcends that of a typical potter. This is because he is also a sculptor, and his work is not born of mere defiance. However, in this world that prizes the 'distortions' of refined ceramics, his resolute attempt to expand the realm of precise porcelain—and the gentle, disciplined elegance beneath that bold action—is this, perhaps, the subtle shadow inherent to a third-generation master?\" — \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"795\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/search?q=%22%E5%85%AB%E6%9C%A8%E4%B8%80%E5%A4%AB%22\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eYagi Kazuo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e (1918–1979)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eComment from a literary giant who socialized with Miyanaga Rikichi:\u003c\/b\u003e \"The art of Miyanaga Rikichi is composed of purely abstract planes and straight lines. There is no room for the intervention of ambiguous curves or accidental irregularities. This product of a completely rational spirit delights me, having had my eyes opened to beauty in my youth by Mondrian’s 'Composition.' Yet, the difference between that Dutch painter and this Kyoto potter lies in the space between Miyanaga's lines and planes. From those gaps, the various other possibilities the artist explored during the creative process emerge like a dream, inviting us into a play of creation. The artist's passion is transformed on the surface of the work into a lyrical and graceful elegance.\" — \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"761\"\u003eNakamura Shinichiro\u003c\/b\u003e (1918–1997)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Miyanaga Tozan III (三代 宮永東山・宮永理吉, Miyanaga Rikichi, 1935-)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"53\"\u003eArtist's Major Activities:\u003c\/b\u003e 1970 Japan Ceramic Society Award, 1971 Sodeisha member, 1993 Kyoto City Cultural Contributor, 1998 Kyoto Prefecture Cultural Achievement Award, 1999 Succeeded to the title Miyanaga Tozan III.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"272\"\u003eWorks in Collections:\u003c\/b\u003e The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto; The Japan Foundation; Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art; Ibaraki Ceramic Art Museum; Enbe China Modern Art Museum (China); Victoria and Albert Museum (UK); Musée Ariana (Switzerland); Museu de la Garrotxa (Spain); Musée des Arts Décoratifs (France); Everson Museum of Art (USA); Canterbury Museum (New Zealand); Newcastle Art Gallery (Australia); Art Gallery of New South Wales (Australia); La Casa Japonesa en Argentina (Argentina), and others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"452\"\u003ePeriod of Creation:\u003c\/b\u003e Circa 1999-2005 (The mature period around the time of his succession)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"542\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Very good (No chips, no cracks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"585\"\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/b\u003e Original wooden box, wrapping cloth, introductory leaflet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"656\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Ceramic (Ceramic sculpture, Celadon glaze, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"715\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Height approx. 4 cm, Mouth diameter approx. 5.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"778\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Please note that all products, even those in unused condition, are from vintage production periods and are listed as used. Items may show minor age-related wear; please confirm the condition before purchasing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47518877778107,"sku":null,"price":50000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_4878_result.jpg?v=1774141055"},{"product_id":"192","title":"Yamamoto Hogaku (山本芳岳), Masterpiece, Kutani Ware Aka-e Saibyō \/ Gilded Red Painting, Ascending Dragon Motif Guinomi Sake Cup, Imperial Family Gift Artist #192","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003eThis \"Aka-e Saibyō\" (Ultra-fine Red Painting) guinomi is a pinnacle of artistic achievement by Yamamoto Hogaku (born 1960), a master of contemporary Kutani ware based in Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Yamamoto is the foremost living successor of the Aka-e Saibyō technique, distinguished by his 1985 commission to create and present an Aka-e Saibyō tea bowl to His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince (now Emperor Emeritus).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003eThe reason this piece is designated as a \"Masterpiece\" lies in its \"microscopic detailing\" that transcends normal human vision. The primary technique, Aka-e Saibyō, is a superhuman craft involving the depiction of ultra-fine lines—less than 0.1 mm in thickness—drawn at perfectly equal intervals using red iron oxide (Bengara) pigment. The \"Ascending Dragon\" motif featured here is, along with the phoenix and tiger, Yamamoto’s most celebrated and technically demanding subject. From the internal texture of every individual dragon scale to the minute patterns filling every millimeter of the background, the entire surface is a dense concentration of visual information, embodying the essence of Aka-e Saibyō where no empty space is permitted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003eThe red-painted ascending dragon on the exterior radiates a power that pierces the heavens, while the magnificent gilded dragon on the interior lends the entire vessel an overwhelming sense of nobility. Because Aka-e Saibyō can only be performed during the limited hours of peak daily concentration, and completing a single work of this density requires immense time, its availability in the market is extremely restricted. As a supreme vessel designed to brilliantly enhance the amber hues of aged sake or fine whisky, this piece represents the ultimate modern attainment of Kutani red painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Yamamoto Hogaku (山本芳岳, born 1960)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"36\"\u003eRepresentative Career:\u003c\/b\u003e Upholding the \"Aka-e Saibyō\" technique—which reached its peak in the Meiji period before seeing a drastic decline in successors—at the highest contemporary level. [1985] Specially commissioned to create and present the \"Aka-e Saibyō Chrysanthemum, Paulownia, and Phoenix Sencha Bowl\" to His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince (now Emperor Emeritus); [1992] Received the Honorable Mention at the 54th Issuikai Ceramics Exhibition; [1996] Officially certified as a Kutani Ware Traditional Craftsman by the Minister of International Trade and Industry. His exquisitely precise technique is lauded as the zenith of contemporary Kutani red painting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"704\"\u003eMuseum Collections:\u003c\/b\u003e Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art, Ishikawa Kutani-yaki Art Museum, Kutani-yaki Kiln Site Exhibition Hall, and others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"844\"\u003ePeriod of Creation:\u003c\/b\u003e 2000s–2010s (His mature period following his certification as a Traditional Craftsman). This \"Ascending Dragon\" motif represents the peak of Yamamoto’s artistry, where the meticulous Aka-e Saibyō lines—drawn at under 0.1 mm—achieve perfect harmony with the magnificent gold leaf detailing. \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"1154\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Very good (No chips, no cracks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"1197\"\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/b\u003e Original signed wooden box (Tomobako), wrapping cloth, introductory leaflet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"1286\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Pottery (Kutani Ware \/ Aka-e Saibyō \/ Gilded Painting)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"1351\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Mouth diameter approx. 6.4 cm, Height approx. 3.4 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"1416\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Please note that all products provided by our store, even if in unused condition, are from vintage production periods and are listed as used. Items may show minor age-related wear; please confirm the condition before purchasing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47542629433531,"sku":null,"price":45000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_5230_result.jpg?v=1774166205"},{"product_id":"193","title":"Yamamoto Hogaku (山本芳岳), Masterpiece, Kutani Ware Aka-e Saibyo \/ Gilded Red Painting, Phoenix Motif Guinomi Sake Cup, Imperial Family Gift Artist #193","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003eThis \"Aka-e Saibyo\" (Ultra-fine Red Painting) guinomi is a pinnacle of Kutani ware artistry by Yamamoto Hogaku (born 1960), a master of contemporary Kutani ware based in Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Yamamoto is the foremost living successor of the Aka-e Saibyo technique, distinguished by his 1985 commission to create and present the \"Aka-e Saibyo Chrysanthemum, Paulownia, and Phoenix Sencha Bowl\" to His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince (now Emperor Emeritus).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003eThis work is a top-tier masterpiece featuring the \"Phoenix,\" Yamamoto’s signature and most prestigious motif, meticulously rendered through Aka-e Saibyo, a technique that far transcends the realm of standard red painting. Aka-e Saibyo is a superhuman craft involving the depiction of ultra-fine lines—less than 0.1 mm in thickness—drawn at perfectly equal intervals using red iron oxide (Bengara) pigment. From every individual feather of the phoenix to the microscopic geometric patterns filling the background, the entire surface of the vessel is a dense mass of visual information. This density, which permits no blank space, is the crystallization of a master craftsman's dedication over more than a month of concentrated effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22\"\u003eFurthermore, the interior of the vessel features a majestic phoenix in heavy gold, serving as a magnificent counterpart to the delicate red painting on the exterior. This perfect harmony of \"Red\" and \"Gold\" is a signature style from Yamamoto’s mature period, where his skill and artistry reached their peak. It exudes an elegance worthy of being called the ultimate achievement of red painting in contemporary Kutani. As a supreme vessel designed to brilliantly enhance the amber hues of aged sake or fine whisky, this is a masterpiece with a unique and powerful presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"23\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Yamamoto Hogaku (山本芳岳, born 1960)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"23\" data-index-in-node=\"36\"\u003eRepresentative Career:\u003c\/b\u003e Upholding the \"Aka-e Saibyo\" technique—which reached its peak in the Meiji period before seeing a drastic decline in successors—at the highest contemporary level. [1985] Specially commissioned to create and present the \"Aka-e Saibyo Chrysanthemum, Paulownia, and Phoenix Sencha Bowl\" to His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince (now Emperor Emeritus); [1992] Received the Honorable Mention at the 54th Issuikai Ceramics Exhibition; [1996] Officially certified as a Kutani Ware Traditional Craftsman by the Minister of International Trade and Industry. His exquisitely precise technique is lauded as the zenith of contemporary Kutani red painting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"23\" data-index-in-node=\"704\"\u003eMuseum Collections:\u003c\/b\u003e Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art, Ishikawa Kutani-yaki Art Museum, Kutani-yaki Kiln Site Exhibition Hall, and others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"23\" data-index-in-node=\"844\"\u003ePeriod of Creation:\u003c\/b\u003e Late 1990s–early 2000s (estimated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"23\" data-index-in-node=\"899\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Very good (No chips, no cracks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"23\" data-index-in-node=\"942\"\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/b\u003e Original signed wooden box (Tomobako), introductory leaflet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"23\" data-index-in-node=\"1015\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Pottery (Kutani Ware \/ Aka-e Saibyo \/ Gilded Painting)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"23\" data-index-in-node=\"1080\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Mouth diameter approx. 5.0 cm, Height approx. 5.8 cm \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"23\" data-index-in-node=\"1145\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Please note that all products provided by our store, even if in unused condition, are from vintage production periods and are listed as used. Items may show minor age-related wear; please confirm the condition before purchasing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47543484154043,"sku":null,"price":45000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_5249_result.jpg?v=1774142081"},{"product_id":"198","title":"Mitsui Tamekichi III (三代 三ッ井為吉), Kutani Ware Polychrome Landscape (Sansui), Guinomi Sake Cup, Commemorative Work for Prime Minister Nakasone’s Friendly Visit to China #198","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003eThis piece is a special Kutani-yaki sake cup created to commemorate Sino-Japanese friendship and the ceremonial toast during Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone’s official visit to China in 1984 (Showa 59). Mitsui Tamekichi III (Birth name: Mitsui Eiichi, born 1935), a standard-bearer of the prestigious Mitsui Tamekichi lineage, was officially commissioned to create sake cups for Prime Minister Nakasone’s visit, following his previous commissions for Prime Minister Ohira in 1979 and Prime Minister Suzuki in 1982. This piece is a distinguished item crafted to grace a historic diplomatic stage. Tamekichi III inherited the techniques of the first Tamekichi, who was a disciple of the legendary \u003ca href=\"\/en\/search?q=%22%E5%BE%B3%E7%94%B0%E5%85%AB%E5%8D%81%E5%90%89%22\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTokuda Yasokichi\u003c\/a\u003e I. He is highly acclaimed for expressing the traditional Kutani Gosai (five Kutani colors: red, yellow, green, purple, and dark blue)—used since the Ko-Kutani era—with modern sophistication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22\"\u003eWhile the design may appear simple at first glance, this piece is a culmination of advanced craftsmanship that sets it apart from mass-produced items. The technique of applying traditional Japanese overglaze enamels (wa-enogu) in thick layers creates a three-dimensional effect and a jewel-like translucency within the pigments themselves. This chromatic beauty, which transmits and intricately refracts light, can never be replicated by transfer prints or uniform products using Western-style paints. Furthermore, the brushwork depicting the landscapes exhibits calculated variation in speed and pressure; each stroke creates an atmospheric depth within the small vessel, as if mist were rising. Combined with the elegant arrangement of unpainted negative space, it exudes a dignity unattainable in mass production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003eThe landscape-and-figure motif (Sansui-jinbutsu-mon) on the exterior represents the essence of Tamekichi’s artistry, depicting a tranquil worldview through meticulous polychrome techniques. This motif is a universal theme in East Asian culture symbolizing the harmony between nature and humanity, making it the ideal design for a diplomatic gift signifying the deep cultural ties between Japan and China. The vibrant coloration of the Kutani Gosai, sharpened by delicate brushwork, demonstrates the high-level fusion of ancient \"beauty in utility\" and modern artistry that the artist reached through decades of research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"24\"\u003eStanding approximately 5.3 cm in height with a diameter of 5.6 cm, the cup is designed with a refined scale that fits comfortably in the palm, intended to lend maximum grace to the fleeting moment of a toast in a diplomatic setting. It is extremely rare for such works, which hold significant historical value and are tied to Japanese political history and traditional crafts, to circulate overseas. This piece transcends its role as a sake vessel, serving as a cultural artifact of the relations between Japan and China in the late 20th century. Bearing the artist’s signature \"Tamekichi\" on the bottom, it represents a perfected form of modern Kutani-yaki, produced as a commemorative gift for a prime ministerial overseas visit where strict quality and formality were paramount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"25\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"25\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Mitsui Tamekichi III (三代 三ッ井為吉, born 1935)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"25\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"25\" data-index-in-node=\"41\"\u003eRepresentative Career:\u003c\/b\u003e 1961: Succeeded to the title of Mitsui Tamekichi III. 1987: Received the Prime Minister's Award. 1994: Solo exhibition at Switzer Gallery, New York. 1997: Appointed Visiting Professor at Gallaudet University. 2002: Solo exhibition and permanent collection at the Smithsonian Institution. 2005: Received the Edward Gallaudet Award. Works in Public Collections: Smithsonian Institution (Washington D.C., USA), Gallaudet University (USA), Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art, Nomi City Kutani-yaki Museum, and many others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"25\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"25\" data-index-in-node=\"583\"\u003ePeriod of Creation:\u003c\/b\u003e Circa 1984 (The original wooden box states it was prepared for Prime Minister Nakasone’s visit to China in March 1984).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"25\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"25\" data-index-in-node=\"723\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Very good (No chips, no cracks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"25\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"25\" data-index-in-node=\"766\"\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/b\u003e Original signed wooden box (Tomobako), with the artist's signature and seal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"25\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"25\" data-index-in-node=\"856\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Ceramic (Kutani Ware \/ Polychrome)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"25\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"25\" data-index-in-node=\"901\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Height approx. 5.3 cm, Mouth diameter approx. 5.6 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"25\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"25\" data-index-in-node=\"966\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Please note that all products provided by our store, even if in unused condition, are from vintage production periods and are listed as used. Items may show minor age-related wear; please confirm the condition before purchasing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47549043998907,"sku":null,"price":12000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_5419_result.jpg?v=1774166278"},{"product_id":"202","title":"Yamamoto Hogaku (山本芳岳), Masterpiece, Kutani Ware Aka-e Saibyo \/ Gilded Red Painting, Phoenix Motif Guinomi Sake Cup, Imperial Family Gift Artist #202","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003eThis \"Aka-e Saibyo\" (Ultra-fine Red Painting) guinomi is a pinnacle of Kutani ware artistry by Yamamoto Hogaku (born 1960), a master of contemporary Kutani ware based in Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Yamamoto is the foremost living successor of the Aka-e Saibyo technique, distinguished by his 1985 commission to create and present the \"Aka-e Saibyo Chrysanthemum, Paulownia, and Phoenix Sencha Bowl\" to His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince (now Emperor Emeritus).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003eThis work is a top-tier masterpiece featuring the \"Phoenix,\" Yamamoto’s signature and most prestigious motif, meticulously rendered through Aka-e Saibyo, a technique that far transcends the realm of standard red painting. Aka-e Saibyo is a superhuman craft involving the depiction of ultra-fine lines—less than 0.1 mm in thickness—drawn at perfectly equal intervals using red iron oxide (Bengara) pigment. From every individual feather of the phoenix to the microscopic geometric patterns filling the background, the entire surface of the vessel is a dense mass of visual information. This density, which permits no blank space, is the crystallization of a master craftsman's dedication over more than a month of concentrated effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22\"\u003eFurthermore, the interior of the vessel features a majestic phoenix in heavy gold, serving as a magnificent counterpart to the delicate red painting on the exterior. This perfect harmony of \"Red\" and \"Gold\" is a signature style from Yamamoto’s mature period, where his skill and artistry reached their peak. It exudes an elegance worthy of being called the ultimate achievement of red painting in contemporary Kutani. As a supreme vessel designed to brilliantly enhance the amber hues of aged sake or fine whisky, this is a masterpiece with a unique and powerful presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"23\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Yamamoto Hogaku (山本芳岳, born 1960)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"23\" data-index-in-node=\"36\"\u003eRepresentative Career:\u003c\/b\u003e Upholding the \"Aka-e Saibyo\" technique—which reached its peak in the Meiji period before seeing a drastic decline in successors—at the highest contemporary level. [1985] Specially commissioned to create and present the \"Aka-e Saibyo Chrysanthemum, Paulownia, and Phoenix Sencha Bowl\" to His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince (now Emperor Emeritus); [1992] Received the Honorable Mention at the 54th Issuikai Ceramics Exhibition; [1996] Officially certified as a Kutani Ware Traditional Craftsman by the Minister of International Trade and Industry. His exquisitely precise technique is lauded as the zenith of contemporary Kutani red painting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"23\" data-index-in-node=\"704\"\u003eMuseum Collections:\u003c\/b\u003e Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art, Ishikawa Kutani-yaki Art Museum, Kutani-yaki Kiln Site Exhibition Hall, and others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"23\" data-index-in-node=\"844\"\u003ePeriod of Creation:\u003c\/b\u003e Late 1990s–early 2000s (estimated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"23\" data-index-in-node=\"899\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Very good (No chips, no cracks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"23\" data-index-in-node=\"942\"\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/b\u003e Original signed wooden box (Tomobako), introductory leaflet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"23\" data-index-in-node=\"1015\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Pottery (Kutani Ware \/ Aka-e Saibyo \/ Gilded Painting)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"23\" data-index-in-node=\"1080\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Mouth diameter approx. 5.0 cm, Height approx. 5.8 cm \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"23\" data-index-in-node=\"1145\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Please note that all products provided by our store, even if in unused condition, are from vintage production periods and are listed as used. Items may show minor age-related wear; please confirm the condition before purchasing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47580656140475,"sku":null,"price":45000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_5626_result.jpg?v=1774857662"},{"product_id":"203","title":"Tani Shukei (谷秋渓), Kin-sai Aka-e Saibyo, Cloud Dragon Motif Sake Cups, Pair, Early Showa Period, Essence of the Takeuchi Ginshu School, Freehand Ultra-fine Dragon Pattern, A Masterpiece of Japanese Kogei #203","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eTani Shukei (1888–1959, Birth name: Masaki), born in Daishoji, Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture, was a master craftsman who inherited the orthodox lineage of Kutani Aka-e Saibyo (ultra-fine red painting). He apprenticed under the Meiji-era master \u003ca href=\"\/en\/search?q=%22%E7%AB%B9%E5%86%85%E5%90%9F%E7%A7%8B%22\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTakeuchi Ginshu\u003c\/a\u003e and his third son, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/search?q=%22%E5%BA%83%E6%B2%A2%E8%8A%A6%E7%A7%8B%22\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHirosawa Roshu\u003c\/a\u003e. Shukei’s most remarkable talent lay in his superhuman brushwork—he could fill an entire vessel with microscopic patterns using a single ultra-fine brush without any underdrawing (shitagaki). It is said he could freely replicate identical, intricate designs of dragons and phoenixes. This pair of sake cups features his signature Cloud Dragon motif. The depiction of dragon scales and auspicious clouds, spiraling around the small vessels, clearly displays his fluid, unhesitating brushstrokes and elegant color palette enriched with gold enamel (Kin-sai).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eWhen compared to the works of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/search?q=%22%E5%B1%B1%E6%9C%AC%E8%8A%B3%E5%B2%B3%22\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eYamamoto Hogaku\u003c\/a\u003e, the contemporary pinnacle of Aka-e Saibyo, the nature of precision in Shukei’s work reflects the vast difference in the technological environments of their respective eras. Modern works by Yamamoto are achieved through the use of high-powered magnifying glasses, microscopes, uniform synthetic fiber brushes, and highly refined pigments, resulting in microscopic precision and perfect symmetry that transcends human vision. In contrast, Shukei worked a century ago without any magnifying aids. He relied solely on his natural eyesight and concentration, using brushes hand-carved from animal hair and naturally derived pigments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eThis environmental difference imbues Shukei’s lines with a rhythmic vitality and \"breath\" that differs from modern uniformity. While the absolute thickness of the lines may yield to what modern tools can achieve, the momentum of drawing everything in one go without a guide and the intensity of expressing such density with limited tools symbolize the peak of physical skill attained by craftsmen of that era. If Yamamoto Hogaku represents the ultimate in modern precision beauty, Tani Shukei’s work is a concentrated historical legacy of the pure artisan spirit from an age where one faced the clay using only their five senses. When whisky is poured, the red-painted dragon shimmering through the golden liquid conveys a raw passion from a hundred years ago—a beauty distinct from the perfected precision of today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Tani Shukei (谷秋渓, 1888–1959, Birth name: Tani Masaki)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"56\"\u003eRepresentative Career:\u003c\/b\u003e Born in 1888 in Daishoji, Ishikawa Prefecture. Apprenticed under Takeuchi Ginshu, the master who revived Meiji Kutani Aka-e Saibyo, and Hirosawa Roshu, mastering the authentic techniques of ultra-fine red painting. Operating a ceramic painting business in Yamashiro, he became renowned for his exceptional brushwork, capable of drawing intricate dragon and phoenix motifs directly onto the clay without any underdrawing. Throughout the turbulent transition from the Meiji to the Showa era, he remained a solitary master who preserved the superhuman craft of Aka-e Saibyo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"651\"\u003eMuseum Collections:\u003c\/b\u003e Public museums in Kaga City, Kutani Ware Archives, and others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"734\"\u003ePeriod of Creation:\u003c\/b\u003e Circa 1926 (Showa 1) – 1945 (Showa 20) (Estimated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"805\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Very good (No chips, no cracks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"848\"\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/b\u003e Dedicated wooden box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"882\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Ceramic (Kutani Ware \/ Aka-e Saibyo \/ Kin-sai)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"939\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Mouth diameter approx. 5.5 cm, Height approx. 3.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"1004\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Please note that all products provided by our store, even if in unused condition, are from vintage production periods and are listed as used. Items may show minor age-related wear; please confirm the condition before purchasing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47580656369851,"sku":null,"price":110000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_5595_result.jpg?v=1774857548"},{"product_id":"226","title":"Kutani Ware Sonoe Hisaodo (園江久雄堂) Minehisa Red Enameled Gold-Gilt Ninsei-Style Phoenix Motif Finely Painted Gold-Gilt Red Enameled Guinomi Shot Glass #226","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"24\"\u003eWe introduce a genuine vintage craft by Sonoe Hisaodo (art name: Minehisa), who boasted the highest level of overglaze enamel techniques in Okawa-cho, Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, during the golden age of Kutani ware in the Showa era. Although the studio is now defunct and will never produce new items again, we propose this phoenix-patterned sake cup, a traditional Japanese vessel, as the ultimate shot glass for elegantly enjoying amber-colored aged sake or mature Japanese whisky straight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"25\"\u003eSonoe Hisaodo's most highly acclaimed technique lies not in the realm of modern art for public exhibition awards, but in the craftsmanship of practical overglaze enameling, refined to the extreme to delight the user's five senses. At its core is the sophisticated aesthetic of \"Ninsei-utsushi,\" which emulates the brilliant colored enamel world of the master craftsman Nonomura Ninsei of Kyoto, combined with the \"aka-e kinsai\" technique of overlaying pure gold paste onto finely detailed overglaze red painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"26\"\u003eA close professional examination of the attached product's design reveals that Sonoe Hisaodo's signature superlative technique is expressed with flawless precision. On the surface of the vessel, the phoenix, a symbol of eternal prosperity and good fortune in the East, is vividly depicted with hair-thin, uniform red lines. From the smooth curves of the phoenix's tail feathers, the overlapping of each individual feather, to the depiction of the auspicious clouds surrounding it, the extreme concentration of a skilled painter from that era, who held their breath with every brushstroke, is evident in a visual rhythm. Furthermore, the lavish gold embellishment applied over the red painting is not a gaudy, cheap glitter, but harmonizes with the elegant white porcelain body, creating a noble three-dimensionality and depth. It emits a calculated beauty that reveals various expressions depending on the angle of the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"27\"\u003eThis work is not by an artist who has left a brilliant record of awards in official art directories such as the Nitten Exhibition or the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition. However, that is precisely the proudest aspect of craftsmanship in Japanese traditional crafts. The genuine lineage of uncrowned artisans who silently honed their skills in production areas and satisfied high-end Japanese restaurants and discerning patrons during the era when \"Japan Kutani\" swept the world, breathes fully within this small vessel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"28\"\u003eSince the workshop itself no longer exists, individuals in such good condition, with the advanced gold-painting technique of the time preserved perfectly, are extremely rare. Pour top-grade whisky or aged sake, born from the accumulation of time, into this vessel while appreciating the exquisite ceramic texture that clings to your fingertips, something that glass can't offer. At that moment, the red and gold phoenix patterns applied both inside and outside the vessel vividly resonate through the refraction of the liquid, providing an intellectual tasting experience reserved only for its owner. Precisely because its name does not appear on the grand stage of history, it is a supreme piece that allows one to casually incorporate the pinnacle of pure technique into daily life and enjoy the true pleasure of art collecting—appreciating the ultimate beauty of utility in the palm of one's hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"28\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist: \u003c\/strong\u003eSonoe Hisaodo (園江久雄堂, art name: Minehisa)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"28\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKiln: \u003c\/strong\u003eOkawa-cho, Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture (now closed)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"28\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Period: \u003c\/strong\u003e1980s-1990s (estimated)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"28\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good (no chips, no cracks)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"28\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories: \u003c\/strong\u003eTomobako (Original wooden box signed by the artisan)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"28\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/strong\u003ePottery (Kutani ware, fine overglaze red painting, gold enamel)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"28\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diameter approx. 5.5 cm, Height approx. 3.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"28\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Even if the products we offer are new and unused, they are from a very old production period, and all are listed as pre-owned. Please understand that products may have damage due to age, and consider this before purchasing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47738927448251,"sku":null,"price":26000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_6613_result.jpg?v=1779250484"},{"product_id":"234","title":"Nitten Special Selection and Hokuka Award Winner, Nitten Councillor, Kitade Seiko (北出星光) - Iroe Kinsai Kachomon Sake Cup - Contemporary Kutani Ware's Pinnacle of Saidei Iroe Craft - One of a Kind #234","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"30\"\u003eThis is an extremely dignified sake cup masterpiece by Mr. Kitade Seiko (Birth name: Kitade Isamu, 1928-2011), the third son and most faithful disciple of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/search?q=%22%E5%8C%97%E5%87%BA%E5%A1%94%E6%AC%A1%E9%83%8E%22\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKitade Tojiro\u003c\/a\u003e, a pioneering ceramic artist who greatly redefined the history of Kutani ware from modern to contemporary times, and a master who inherited the legitimate lineage. Kitade Seiko was born in Daishoji, Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture in 1928 and, until his passing at the age of 83 in 2011, established his own tranquil artistic world in the post-war contemporary ceramics scene, primarily through the Nitten exhibition. From a young age, he was thoroughly instilled with the strict modernist philosophy passed down from \u003ca href=\"\/en\/search?q=%22%E5%AF%8C%E6%9C%AC%E6%86%B2%E5%90%89%22\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTomimoto Kenkichi\u003c\/a\u003e, a Living National Treasure who promoted the modernization of ceramics, to his father, Tojiro: \"Do not create patterns from existing patterns.\" This creative spirit, which rejects easy imitation of classics and instead generates new modern designs from sketching nature, gives his works a special authority in the art world as treasures of modern Kutani ware, demonstrating the noble artistry and advanced techniques directly descended from Tomimoto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"31\"\u003eThe techniques for which Kitade Seiko is most highly acclaimed are the Saidei colored clay technique, which he inherited from his father and further refined in his own generation, the delicate multi-layer overglaze painting, and the highly harmonized gold, silver, and platinum decoration. In terms of design, he excelled throughout his life in developing modern and exotic abstract geometric patterns inspired by birds, plants, and classical patterns from Persia and Central Asia. By perfectly blending the unique thickness and painterly texture of colored clay and overglazes within a single vessel, rather than treating the smooth surface of porcelain merely as a painting canvas, he succeeded in expressing a quiet, deep, and poetic space previously unseen in Kutani ware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"32\"\u003eThis \"Iroe Kinsai Kachomon Sakazuki\" (Sake Cup with Enameled and Gold-decorated Fruit and Butterfly Design) is a masterpiece that clearly and densely expresses Seiko's outstanding techniques and designs. Four equidistant round windows are placed around the outer circumference of the vessel, within which beautifully gradient \"butterflies,\" abstractly modernized yet based on meticulous sketches, and richly ripened \"fruit\" motifs are vividly depicted alternately. Filling the space around the round windows are the intricate Persian-style abstract geometric patterns that are Seiko's true specialty, with the thickness of the red and green overglazes placed at the intersections of the grids and the elegant gold lines bordering them forming a magnificent three-dimensional texture. Furthermore, a round window is placed at the center bottom of the cup's interior (mikomi), with a design of fruiting plants surrounded by a refined dotted pattern in gold on a red ground (akaji kinrande), and red and gold double lines around the rim. Such high-difficulty decorations are applied without compromise, even to the innermost parts. This technique of combining colored clay, multi-layer overglaze, and gold decoration carries an extremely high risk of peeling and cracking due to differences in shrinkage rates between the body and the colored clay, and requires multi-stage firing, moving the piece repeatedly between the main kiln and the overglaze kiln after determining the optimal temperature range. Thus, it is an ultra-high-difficulty crystallization achievable only through the skill of an exceptional master craftsman. On the back of the foot, the artist's signature \"Seiko\" is proudly written in green paint, proof of his genuine work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"33\"\u003eKitade Seiko consistently maintained a style throughout his life of creating each piece with singular devotion for exhibition at Nitten and solo shows, distinguishing himself from commercial crafts produced for mass consumption. Therefore, the total number of existing works is extremely limited. In particular, many of his major and representative works are housed in public museums and research institutions such as the Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art and the Research Institute of Art and Craft, Kanazawa College of Art. Authentic small pieces circulated in the private market are exceedingly rare, possessing immense scarcity value. This is a very rare Japanese masterpiece about which there is little information overseas. We propose this sake cup, imbued with art-historical authority and superlative technique, as the ultimate Japanese Kōgei sake vessel for enjoying traditional Japanese beauty in the palm of your hand, in line with a sophisticated modern lifestyle. Its small, comfortable size of 3.0 cm in height, 6.3 cm in rim diameter, and 2.7 cm in base diameter is ideal for savoring aged sake and mature sake that have acquired deep richness and mellow aromas over many years. The vivid overglaze and noble gold decoration covering the entire vessel resonate beautifully with the elegant amber color of the poured aged sake, elevating a daily evening drink into a luxurious experience of appreciating supreme three-dimensional art. It is the ultimate modern piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"34\"\u003e*The description on the wrapping paper is also transcribed below.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"35\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[Transcription] \u003c\/strong\u003eNobe (of the field) though it flourishes, its age will end. The leaves, merely scattered by the west wind, the forest wind, the dew that rested on them, too, scatters to the original leaves. Not even a drop of dew remains, all just scattering away. Nothing remains, such is this world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"36\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(English Poetic Translation) \u003c\/strong\u003eThough the fields lushly flourish, their span of life must reach its dusk. The leaves that bide now are swept away by the autumn wind, the sighing forest breeze; the dew that rested upon them scatters back to its mother leaves. Vanishing without leaving even a single droplet behind, it all scatters and fades—such is the fleeting law of this impermanent world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"37\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist: \u003c\/strong\u003eKitade Seiko (北出星光, Birth name: Kitade Isamu, 1928-2011)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"38\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist's Representative Activities:\u003c\/strong\u003e [1952] First selection at the 8th Nitten Exhibition, [1962] Received the Special Selection and Hokuka Award at the 5th Shin Nitten Exhibition, [1975] Appointed Nitten member, [1992] Appointed Nitten councilor, Member of the Ishikawa Prefectural Designated Intangible Cultural Property Kutani Ware Technical Preservation Society\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"39\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorks in Collection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art, Research Institute of Art and Craft, Kanazawa College of Art, and other major public institutions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"40\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1980s (Golden age as a Nitten member, mature period in his 50s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"41\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Condition: \u003c\/strong\u003eVery good (no chips, no cracks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"42\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Porcelain (colored clay, overglaze enamel, gold decoration)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"43\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e None (including wrapping paper)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"44\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003eHeight approx. 3.0 cm, Rim diameter approx. 6.3 cm, Base diameter approx. 2.7 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"45\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlease note that all products offered by our store, even if brand new and unused, originate from a historic production period and are strictly listed as antique\/used fine art items. Vintage products may exhibit subtle age-related characteristics; please consider purchasing upon full understanding and confirmation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47754503913659,"sku":null,"price":35000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_8709_result.jpg?v=1783739758"},{"product_id":"243","title":"Matsuura Shinya (松浦慎弥), Recipient of the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition Award, Iroe Waritori Komon Chomon Bajohai, Japanese Kogei, Tasting Glass #243","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22\"\u003eWe are pleased to introduce a stem cup (Bajohai) by Matsuura Shinya, who was born in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture in 1960 and possesses a solid career, having graduated from the Oil Painting Major of the Department of Fine Arts at Kanazawa College of Art and the Ishikawa Prefectural Kutani Ware Technical Training Center. In 1986, he apprenticed under the master of Kutani ware, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/search?q=%22%E6%B5%85%E8%94%B5%E4%BA%94%E5%8D%81%E5%90%89%22\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eIsokichi Asakura\u003c\/a\u003e, a recipient of the Order of Culture and a member of the Japan Art Academy. Mr. Matsuura was recognized as a Regular Member of the Japan Art Crafts Association in 2001 and received the pinnacle New Artist Award at the 54th Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition in 2007 for his work, \"Yuri Kinsai Bowl.\" He is a contemporary and highly talented artist who beautifully combines traditional Kutani ware techniques with a strong foundation in fine art. Our store proposes this beautiful craftwork with a verified rating to the world as a special tasting glass (sake vessel) for slowly savoring aged sake or premium whisky neat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003eA professional analysis of the design of this piece reveals it to be an extremely elaborate example of a stem cup (a high-footed sake vessel), a dignified classical form, with an intricate Iroe Waritori Komon (colored enamel divided patterns with fine geometric motifs) incorporating bird designs applied over its entire surface. Waritori is a traditional compositional method of dividing the vessel's surface into several sections. Within these sections, a delicate Komon technique of continuously drawing minute geometric patterns and lively bird motifs (Chomon) are expressed in a superb balance. The painterly spatial awareness and traditional Kutani colored enamel painting techniques, characteristic of Mr. Matsuura, who majored in oil painting during his university years, are beautifully integrated. The taut, straight lines of the high foot and the graceful curvature of the vessel body create a beautiful contrast. The meticulously drawn patterns and bird designs, executed without any compromise, eloquently attest to the artist's extremely high concentration and precise craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"24\"\u003eThe moment amber-colored aged sake or whisky is poured into this stem cup, the Kutani enamels on the inside and outside of the vessel and the hues of the fine liquor complement each other. Along with the smooth texture of the porcelain transmitted to the palm, this creates a supreme tasting experience that satisfies both sight and touch. This piece comes complete with a wooden box signed and sealed by the artist, a wrapping cloth with an official seal, and a detailed brochure (artist's profile) from the time, meticulously documenting his brilliant career leading up to his New Artist Award at the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition in 2007. These serve as definitive evidence guaranteeing its authenticity and artistic value. Please fully enjoy this crystallization of the highest level of Japanese traditional craftsmanship, which is unavailable overseas, in the privileged setting of your daily appreciation of fine liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"24\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist: \u003c\/strong\u003eMatsuura Shinya (松浦慎弥, 1960–present)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"24\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist's Key Activities: \u003c\/strong\u003eRegular Member of the Japan Art Crafts Association. Studied under Kutani ware master Isokichi Asakura, recipient of the Order of Culture. Graduated from the Oil Painting Major of the Department of Fine Arts, Kanazawa College of Art, and the Ishikawa Prefectural Kutani Ware Technical Training Center. Received awards including the Excellent Work Award and Technical Award at the Traditional Kutani Ware Craft Exhibition, and the Hokkoku Shimbun Award at the Ishikawa Traditional Crafts Exhibition. In 2007, he received the highest New Artist Award at the 54th Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition. He is highly regarded as a leading contemporary artist in the Kutani ware world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"24\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod of Creation: \u003c\/strong\u003eAround 2007-2010 (estimated)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"24\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eVery good (no chips, no cracks)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"24\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories: \u003c\/strong\u003eTomobako (wooden box with artist's handwritten signature and seal), sealed wrapping cloth, brochure\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"24\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/strong\u003ePorcelain (Kutani ware, colored enamel)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"24\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diameter approx. 5.4 cm, height approx. 8.7 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"24\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003eEven if the products offered by our store are new and unused, they are from a very old production period, and all are listed as used items. Products may have damage due to age, so please understand and confirm before considering purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"24\"\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47783617527995,"sku":null,"price":28000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_6882_result.jpg?v=1779603684"},{"product_id":"244","title":"Matsuura Shinya (松浦慎弥), Recipient of the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition Award, Iroe Waritori Bajohai, Painted Designs of Divided Sections with Landscape, Hawks, Birds, and Seated Figures, Japanese Kogei Tasting Glass #244","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eIntroducing a bajohai (stem cup) by Matsuura Shinya, who was born in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture in 1960 and possesses an impressive resume, having graduated from the Oil Painting Major of the Department of Fine Arts at Kanazawa College of Art and the Ishikawa Prefectural Kutani Ware Technical Training Center. In 1986, he studied under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/search?q=%22%E6%B5%85%E8%94%B5%E4%BA%94%E5%8D%81%E5%90%89%22\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eIsokichi Asakura\u003c\/a\u003e, a master of Kutani ware who received the Order of Culture and was a member of the Japan Art Academy. Mr. Matsuura was certified as a Regular Member of the Japan Art Crafts Association in 2001 and received the highest New Artist Award at the 54th Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition in 2007 for his work \"Yuri-kinsai Bowl.\" He is a talented contemporary artist who combines traditional Kutani ware techniques with a strong foundation in fine art. Our store proposes this beautiful craft piece with a verified rating to the world as a special tasting glass (sake vessel) for slowly savoring aged sake or premium whisky neat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eA professional analysis of this piece's design reveals a pictorial world where Mr. Matsuura's precise technique and unique spatial composition are fully demonstrated on the entire surface of the bajohai, a dignified classical form (a high-footed sake vessel). Three \"windows\" are constructed using the traditional waritori (divided pattern) technique, which beautifully divides the surface of the vessel. Within each section, three completely different scenes are depicted entirely by hand: a meticulously drawn rich natural landscape, a dynamic hawk (bird) soaring high towards the sky, and a figure quietly standing and deeply seated in the midst of nature. While inheriting the gene of the profound color design through colored glazes and overglaze enamel (Iroe), which is a hallmark of his mentor, Isokichi Asakura, the sophisticated compositional balance unique to Mr. Matsuura, who specialized in oil painting during his university days, harmonizes beautifully with the elegant silhouette of this high-footed vessel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eThe moment amber aged sake or Japanese whisky is poured into this bajohai, the dignified colors of the overglaze enamel applied both inside and outside the vessel and the brilliance of the fine liquor blend through the liquid. Along with the smooth porcelain texture that transmits to the palm, this creates a supreme tasting experience that satisfies both sight and touch. This piece comes complete with a tomobako (original wooden box signed and sealed by the artist), an official sealed wrapping cloth, and a leaflet (artist's biography) from the time, meticulously documenting his brilliant career leading up to his New Artist Award at the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition in 2007. These definitively attest to its authenticity and artistic value. Please fully enjoy this pinnacle of Japanese traditional craftsmanship, unattainable overseas, in your daily special seat for appreciating fine beverages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist: \u003c\/strong\u003eMatsuura Shinya (松浦慎弥, 1960–present)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist's Representative Career:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full member of the Japan Crafts Council. Studied under Ikko Asakura, a master of Kutani ware and recipient of the Order of Culture. Graduated from Kanazawa College of Art, Department of Fine Arts, specializing in oil painting, and the Ishikawa Prefectural Kutani Ware Technical Training Center. Recipient of awards including the Excellence Award and Technical Award at the Traditional Kutani Ware Craft Exhibition, the Hokkoku Shimbun Award at the Ishikawa Traditional Craft Exhibition, and the highest New Artist Award at the 54th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition in 2007. Highly regarded as a leading talented artist in the contemporary Kutani ware world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 2007-2010 (estimated)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good (no chips, no cracks)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original box (with artist's handwritten signature and seal), wrapping cloth, leaflet (artist's biography)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/strong\u003ePorcelain (Kutani ware, overglaze enamel)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mouth diameter approx. 5.4 cm, height approx. 8.7 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/strong\u003eEven if new and unused, all items offered by our store are very old productions and are listed as used. Please understand and confirm that items may have age-related damage before considering purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47783617626299,"sku":null,"price":27000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_6931_result.jpg?v=1779604031"},{"product_id":"260","title":"Kutani Master with Imperial Presentation Record Yamamoto Hogaku (山本芳岳) Special Top-Tier Work Kutani Ware Red Ground Gold Brocade Cloud Dragon Motif Sake Cup (Bajohai) Tasting Glass #260","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThis is an akaji kinran unryu-mon bajohai (red-ground gold brocade cloud dragon stem cup) by Yamamoto Hogaku, a master of modern Kutani ware based in Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture. With its elegant proportions of approximately 10.0 cm in height and 6.0 cm in mouth diameter, we propose this stem cup as a special tasting glass for enjoying the profound aromas of aged sake and long-aged sake, which have matured into a beautiful amber color over time. The shape of the stem cup, with its slender stem, prevents body temperature from the hand from affecting the sake, allowing the complex aromatic changes of aged sake, from chilled to room temperature, to be captured in perfect condition. Furthermore, the white porcelain on the inside of the vessel clearly reflects the deep and beautiful gradation of aged sake, creating a supremely luxurious bar time that satisfies all five senses. This vessel, which elevates the highest level of Japanese traditional craftsmanship into practical art for modern lifestyles, promises a moment of supreme hospitality for overseas collectors and special guests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eYamamoto Hogaku, the artist, was born in 1960 and is a genius potter who elevated the technique of Akae Saibyo, which flourished during the Meiji period but then saw a drastic decrease in successors and was becoming a phantom technique, to the highest level in modern times. As the greatest historical fact symbolizing his outstanding technical skill and artistry, in 1985 he was honored with the unparalleled privilege of humbly crafting and presenting an Akae Saibyo Kiku-Kiri-Ho-o-mon Sencha-wan (fine-line chrysanthemum, paulownia, and phoenix design sencha bowl) to His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince, who is now the Emperor Emeritus. Thereafter, he solidified his position as the pinnacle of akae in modern Kutani, receiving an honorable mention at the 54th Issuikai Pottery Exhibition in 1992 and being nationally certified as a Kutani ware traditional craftsman by the Minister of International Trade and Industry in 1996. His works are deeply housed in prestigious public institutions in Japan, such as the Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art, the Ishikawa Kutani-yaki Art Museum, and the Kutani Ware Kiln Ruins Exhibition Hall, and are extremely highly valued collector's items that are rarely available overseas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eWhat is most highly regarded in Yamamoto Hogaku's art is his Akae Saibyo technique, which uses ultra-fine lines of 0.1 mm or less, described as micro-drawing lines beyond human vision. This work is a special top-tier piece estimated to have been produced during his mature period from the 2000s to 2010s, when his technique was most stable after his certification as a traditional craftsman. It represents his characteristic style, in which his ultimate Akae Saibyo and dazzlingly brilliant gold decoration achieve a miraculous harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eA detailed examination of this work reveals that these superlative techniques are clearly and perfectly expressed across the entire surface of this small stem cup. The intricate background pattern covering the surface of the vessel is meticulously drawn with breathtakingly fine and uniform red ultra-fine lines, upon which the powerfully depicted cloud dragon motif emerges with overwhelming dynamism. The exquisitely rendered dragon scales and flowing clouds in gold decoration emit a luxurious shimmer like a kaleidoscope depending on the angle of the light, directly conveying the supreme dignity of modern Kutani ware to the beholder. At the bottom, Hogaku's signature, indicating its authenticity, is beautifully inscribed. The dedicated tomobako (wooden box) with the artist's own inscription and seal, a wrapping cloth, and a booklet showing his detailed pottery chronology are all included. This is a complete piece in very good condition with no chips or cracks, an exceptional item with unwavering asset value as the ultimate Japanese craft art, extremely difficult to encounter overseas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Yamamoto Hogaku (山本芳岳, 1960-)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20\" data-index-in-node=\"32\"\u003eArtist's significant career highlights:\u003c\/b\u003e Inherited the \"Akae Saibyo\" technique, which flourished during the Meiji period but saw a drastic decrease in successors, to the highest modern level. [1985] Humbly crafted and presented an \"Akae Saibyo Kiku-Kiri-Ho-o-mon Sencha-wan\" to His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince (now Emperor Emeritus), [1992] Received an Honorable Mention at the 54th Issuikai Pottery Exhibition, [1996] Certified as a Kutani ware traditional craftsman by the Minister of International Trade and Industry (now Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry). His extremely precise technique is regarded as the pinnacle of Akae in modern Kutani.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20\" data-index-in-node=\"691\"\u003eWorks housed:\u003c\/b\u003e Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art, Ishikawa Kutani-yaki Art Museum, Kutani Ware Kiln Ruins Exhibition Hall, among others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20\" data-index-in-node=\"828\"\u003eProduction period:\u003c\/b\u003e 2000s to 2010s (estimated to be a work from his mature period after being certified as a traditional craftsman). *The \"Akaji Kinran Unryu-mon\" of this work is a representative style of Hogaku's mature period, where his exceptional technique and artistry reached their peak, showcasing a perfect harmony between intricate fine-line drawing with ultra-fine lines of 0.1 mm or less and brilliant gold decoration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20\" data-index-in-node=\"1257\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Very good (no chips, no cracks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20\" data-index-in-node=\"1300\"\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/b\u003e Tomobako (wooden box), wrapping cloth, artist's profile insert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20\" data-index-in-node=\"1376\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Pottery (Kutani ware - Akaji Kinrande - Gold decoration)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20\" data-index-in-node=\"1443\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Height approx. 10.0 cm, Mouth diameter approx. 6.0 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20\" data-index-in-node=\"1509\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e All products offered by our store, even if new and unused, are from a very old production period and are listed as used items. Products may have damage due to age, so please consider purchasing after understanding and confirming their condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47849214312635,"sku":null,"price":160000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_7039_result.jpg?v=1780155395"},{"product_id":"269","title":"Kokugakai Member and Nojima Prize Winner Matsuzaki Ken (松崎健), White-slip Red-painted Windowed Floral Sake Cup, Japanese Kogei, Ceramic Rock Cup #269","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eThis piece is a white-slip red-painted yunomi (teacup) that fully exhibits the exceptional sensibility and technique of Matsuzaki Ken (1950-), a powerful ceramic artist who has established a solid position in Japan's modern applied arts and crafts world, rising to the highest rank of member at the prestigious public exhibition, the Kokugakai. The artist himself meticulously created this as a yunomi, and on the lid of the dedicated wooden box (tomobako), \"White-slip Red-painted Yunomi\" is inscribed in ink by the artist's own hand, along with Ken's signature and a vivid seal. We propose this piece, with its superb wheel-thrown size of approximately 8.0 cm in height that fits solidly in the hand, and its painterly and modern design that transcends the traditional beauty of utility, as the ultimate Japanese kogei (craft) sake vessel (ceramic rock cup) for slowly enjoying rare aged sake that has matured to a beautiful amber color over many years, or premium single malt whisky with large ice cubes. It is a masterpiece of Japanese contemporary avant-garde craft rarely seen in overseas markets, possessing a solid asset value that brings joy to ownership and elevates everyday moments into an exceptional artistic experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eThe artist, Matsuzaki Ken (1950-), was born in Machida City, Tokyo, in 1950, and graduated from Tamagawa University, Faculty of Letters, Department of Arts, specializing in ceramics, in 1972. He grew up in an artistic family with a father who was a Japanese painter, Matsuzaki Osami, and an elder brother who was a woodworker. Since his father was a close friend of Noriyuki Ushijima, a Western-style painter and member of the Japan Art Academy, since junior high school, Matsuzaki was fortunate to be exposed to pure art education daily from a young age. After graduating from university, he underwent five years of strict live-in training under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/search?q=%22%E5%B3%B6%E5%B2%A1%E9%81%94%E4%B8%89%22\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eShimaoka Tatsuzo\u003c\/a\u003e, a master of Mashiko ware, and became independent in 1977 by building his own kiln in Mashiko's Kitago Valley. His essential achievement lies in pursuing a unique modern sculptural beauty based on the reliable traditional techniques inherited from his mentor, which has been highly acclaimed in the Japanese art world. Less than three years after becoming independent, in 1980, he achieved the remarkable feat of winning the Kokugakai Nojima Prize. In 1982, he was recommended as an associate member of the Kokugakai, and in 1984, he again received the Kokugakai Associate Member Excellent Work Prize. In 1986, he was promoted to the highest rank of Kokugakai member at a young age. Furthermore, through three trips abroad to the United States and Canada, he luxuriously absorbed the essence of contemporary art overseas. In addition to holding solo exhibitions annually in Tokyo and Osaka, he actively organized mentor-disciple exhibitions and three-person family exhibitions in various locations, establishing a solid reputation as an individual artist both domestically and internationally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eA professional analysis of the form and decorative beauty of this piece reveals the successful culmination of Matsuzaki Ken's unique painterly sophistication and calculated spatial composition, cultivated at the forefront of the Kokugakai. On the front of the vessel, on the rustic and soft texture of white slip (a technique of thinly applying white engobe to the surface of the vessel), one of the most highly regarded techniques, a dignified windowed decorative frame is created with sharp red-painted lines. Within this frame, flowing floral patterns are depicted with powerful strokes of red painting, and vivid green dots are arranged in a calculated balance at the top, creating an urban and modern rhythm amidst the warmth of traditional folk art. Furthermore, looking inside the vessel, iron glazes such as iron-rich black glaze and amber glaze show a dynamic swirling pattern along the rotation of the potter's wheel, creating a wonderful effect that produces visual depth and beautiful shimmering light when sake is poured and ice is floated. At the bottom of the vessel, next to the foot ring, a modern round pottery seal, designed with the artist's name, is clearly engraved, proving the authenticity of the piece. The precious official leaflet (with a brief biography) from that time, featuring handwritten recommendations from Western-style painter Noriyuki Ushijima and others, is included in perfect condition, making this a supreme piece of art and craft in the best possible state without any flaws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e*Comment from Mr. Shimaoka Tatsuzo, Mr. Matsuzaki's mentor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eMr. Matsuzaki majored in ceramics at the Department of Arts at Tamagawa University in Tokyo and then studied with me for five years after graduation. He grew up in a good environment with a Japanese painter for a father and a woodworker for an elder brother, possessing a gifted talent in addition to an unparalleled passion for his work. Mr. Matsuzaki is directing his work towards tableware that is closely linked to daily life. This is a solid idea, rare among young people today, and though it may seem understated at first glance, it is the most correct attitude when creating pottery as craft, and I believe that the true beauty of pottery emerges from within it. Having accumulated over ten years of training and developed ample skill, Mr. Matsuzaki has now become independent, owning his own kiln and workshop, and is free to express his ideas. I look forward to seeing what kind of blossoms will unfold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e*Comment from Mr. Noriyuki Ushijima, Member of the Japan Art Academy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eMatsuzaki Ken, who works with ceramics in Mashiko, is the son of my close friend Matsuzaki Osami, with whom I often went sketching in junior high school. I wonder if the humanistic guidance provided by his father has had a significant influence on Ken's ceramic work. Our work emerges from our daily living environment, and I believe this is important not only for painting but also for pottery. I hope that he will accomplish magnificent work in the future, leaving no regrets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist\u003c\/b\u003e: Matsuzaki Ken (松崎健, 1950-)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist's Major Career Highlights\u003c\/b\u003e: [1950] Born in Machida City, Tokyo, [1972] After graduating from Tamagawa University, Faculty of Letters, Department of Arts, specializing in ceramics, he studied under Shimaoka Tatsuzo in Mashiko, [1977] Built a kiln and became independent in Mashiko Kitago Valley, [1980] Awarded the Kokugakai Nojima Prize, [1982] Recommended as an associate member of Kokugakai, [1984] Awarded the Kokugakai Associate Member Excellent Work Prize, [1986] Promoted to a full member of Kokugakai. Three overseas trips (Canada, USA), held solo exhibitions annually in Tokyo and Osaka, organized mentor-disciple exhibitions and three-person family exhibitions in various locations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWorks in Public Collections\u003c\/b\u003e: Permanently housed in public collections including the Metropolitan Museum of Art (USA), Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (USA), Victoria and Albert Museum (UK), Asian Art Museum of San Francisco (USA), Minneapolis Institute of Arts (USA), Cleveland Museum of Art (USA), Mashiko Museum of Ceramic Art (Tochigi Prefecture), and Tochigi Prefectural Museum of Fine Arts (Tochigi Prefecture).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProduction Period\u003c\/b\u003e: Late 1980s - Around 1990s (estimated, presumed to be a fine piece from his mid-prime period when the dignified beauty of traditional white slip and red painting reached its peak, before his style boldly shifted towards dynamic kiln changes and Oribe ware in later years).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"13,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProduct Condition\u003c\/b\u003e: Very good (no chips, no cracks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"13,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAccessories\u003c\/b\u003e: Dedicated tomobako (wooden box), official artist's biography (leaflet) included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"13,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/b\u003e: Pottery (white slip, red painting, iron glaze, transparent glaze)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"13,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/b\u003e: Height approx. 8.0 cm, Mouth diameter approx. 7.0 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"13,8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNote\u003c\/b\u003e: All products offered by our shop, even if unused, are from a very old production period and are listed as used items. Products may have damage due to age; please understand and confirm this before considering a purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47881783443643,"sku":null,"price":32000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_7739_result.jpg?v=1781228030"},{"product_id":"283","title":"Kyoto Prefectural Traditional Craft Techniques Holder, Hayashi Makuu (林沐雨) - A Phantom Kiyomizu-yaki Masterpiece Fusing Vivid Cobalt Enamel and Fine Gold Leaf: Gold-Accented Enamel \"Oosuzume \/ Red-flanked Bluetail\" Yunomi Tea Bowl \/ Rock Glass #283","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel enable-luminous-fast-follows enable-updated-hr-color stronger\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_126626194aeeb34d\" aria-busy=\"false\" aria-live=\"polite\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"27\"\u003eThis is an exceptionally elegant Iroe-Kinsai (overglaze enamel painting with gold accents) Yunomi tea bowl, representing the absolute pinnacle of classic Kyoto elegance, meticulously crafted by the grand master of Kiyomizu ware, Makuu Hayashi (1901–1991, real name: Yoshikazu Hayashi). The artist is widely recognized among elite collectors as an extremely rare individual whose works are seldom found within the Japanese secondary market or domestic digital archives. This extreme rarity is due to his unwavering lifelong commitment to working completely independently without ever aligning himself with major Japanese art establishments such as the Nitten Exhibition, combined with his extensive mid-century production of bespoke pieces direct-exported to overseas trading houses, notably in Hawaii, both before and after World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"28\"\u003eOur gallery proudly presents this rare, historically significant masterpiece by a legendary artisan, not merely as an everyday utilitarian vessel, but as a supreme expression of Japanese Kōgei. It is specifically curated to serve as a premium sake cup for savoring rare vintage and aged sakes that have developed a profound complexity and rich character over decades of cellaring. The comfortable, organic proportion that nestles perfectly within the palm of your hand and its deliberate depth are beautifully designed to gently capture and concentrate the volatile, opulent aromas of mature spirits, creating a deeply luxurious sensory experience that delights both the eye and the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"29\"\u003eMakuu Hayashi's most historically celebrated achievements lie in his exquisite mastery of overglaze enameling, which directly inherits the grand classical traditions of the legendary historical potters Ogata Kenzan and Nonomura Ninsei, along with his revolutionary color expressions utilizing traditional Japanese mineral pigments and Kochi glazes set against a low-temperature red-flame translucent glaze that he independently developed in 1928. This specific vessel beautifully demonstrates these exceptional techniques, adorned with the bird motif that the master favored above all else. The \"Oosuzume\" (modeled after the Red-flanked bluetail) depicted on the front facing of the cup utilizes a pristine, piercingly vivid cobalt Japanese mineral pigment, with incredibly precise brushwork that beautifully captures the dynamic vitality of life. Furthermore, sophisticated gold leaf detailing is layered over deep black enamels around the bird's face and across the primary feathers, retaining the imperial elegance of traditional Kiyomizu ware while simultaneously elevating the composition into a sharp, modern graphic design reminiscent of mid-century Western fine art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"30\"\u003eAnother exceptional highlight of this piece extends beyond the surface painting to showcase the sublime, organic fusion of clay and kiln fire throughout the entire vessel body. Observing the reverse and side profiles of the cup, one can discern delicate pink speckles, historically known as \"higaawari\" (accidental kiln fire transformations), gently blushing through the fine crackled cream-white glaze base. Although the piece is technically crafted from fine porcelain, this breathing organic phenomenon beautifully evokes the material warmth and aesthetic depth unique to traditional Kyoto pottery, entirely distinguishing the object from cold, sterile commercial wares. On the underside of the foot rim, Makuu's authentic signature, inheriting the artistic lineage of his historical studio \"Isshian,\" is boldly and sharply incised with a master's spatula. The exterior lid of the accompanying dedicated wooden box (Tomobako), which has safely protected the artwork for decades, bears the artist's personal, fluid calligraphy titled \"Oosuzume Yunomi\" along with his signature and official vermilion seal (rakkan)—an absolute certification of provenance that fully guarantees its reliability, authenticity, and profound historical collection value. We invite you to experience the absolute zenith of traditional Japanese craftsmanship, a rarity virtually nonexistent in international markets, alongside your finest spirits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"31\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist: \u003c\/strong\u003eHayashi Makuu (林沐雨, 1901–1991, Birth name: Yoshikazu Hayashi)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"32\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist's Notable Activities:\u003c\/strong\u003e [1916] Studied the core fundamentals of ceramic arts under his biological father, the master potter \u003ca href=\"\/en\/search?q=%22%E6%9E%97%E7%A5%A5%E5%B1%B1%22\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eShozan Hayashi\u003c\/a\u003e; [1921] Entered \"Gojodo,\" the highly exclusive purveyor to the Imperial Household Ministry, where he thoroughly acquired advanced imperial porcelain manufacturing techniques; [1932] Studied under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/search?q=%22%E6%B8%85%E6%B0%B4%E5%85%AD%E5%85%B5%E8%A1%9B%22\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKiyomizu Rokubei\u003c\/a\u003e V, the undisputed titan of modern Kyoto ceramic arts (until 1936); [1948] Formally certified as a \"Holder of Traditional Craft Techniques\" by the Kyoto Prefectural Government for his outstanding contributions to cultural preservation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"33\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMuseum Collections:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ibaraki Ceramic Art Museum, and other prominent public fine art institutions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"34\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod of Production:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1950s–1970s (Mid-Showa era)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"35\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Condition: \u003c\/strong\u003eVery Good (pristine archival condition with no chips or cracks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"36\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dedicated Tomobako (Original wooden box signed and sealed by the artist)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"37\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Porcelain (Porcelain body featuring colored clay slip and fine gold leaf decoration)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"38\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003eHeight approx. 8.9 cm, Mouth diameter approx. 8.1 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"39\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlease be advised that all historical works curated by our gallery, even if unused, originate from a historic production era and are strictly categorized as antique\/pre-owned fine art. Vintage objects may display subtle age-related nuances; we kindly invite you to consider your purchase with a full understanding of the unique character of antique Japanese ceramics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47974192251067,"sku":null,"price":66000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_9062_result.jpg?v=1784251734"},{"product_id":"304","title":"Kitade Tojiro (北出塔次郎), Councillor of the Nitten Exhibition and First Professor at Kanazawa College of Art: Polychrome Enamel and Gold Geometric Pattern Butterfly Design, A Pinnacle of Contemporary Kutani Ware Two-Piece Set #304","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"36\"\u003eThis is a highly dignified pair of sake cups by Mr. Kitade Tojiro (1898-1968), a pioneering ceramic artist who significantly reshaped the history of Kutani ware from modern to contemporary times, and a magnificent leader who supported the development of art education in Japan. Born in Hyogo Prefecture in 1898 and passing away in 1968, Mr. Kitade Tojiro was a supreme master representing the contemporary Kutani ceramic world of the Showa era. After dropping out of Kansai University's Faculty of Law in 1916, he studied under the master \u003ca href=\"\/en\/search?q=%22%E7%9F%A2%E9%87%8E%E6%A9%8B%E6%9D%91%22\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKyoson Yano\u003c\/a\u003e at the Osaka School of Fine Arts, where he learned the essence of Japanese painting and honed his unique, exceptional artistic sensibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"37\"\u003eThe most decisive turning point in his ceramic career came in the autumn of 1936. He invited Mr. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/search?q=%22%E5%AF%8C%E6%9C%AC%E6%86%B2%E5%90%89%22\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTomimoto Kenkichi\u003c\/a\u003e (1886-1963), a master of modern ceramics who later became a Living National Treasure for overglaze enamel porcelain, to his personal Kitade Kiln, and together they devoted themselves to thorough ceramic research, living and working side-by-side. Mr. Tomimoto deeply resonated with Tojiro's uncompromising artistic spirit and named his kiln \"Seisen-gama.\" Mr. Tomimoto's strict modernist philosophy, which rejected easy imitation of classical patterns and sought to create new modern designs from nature—to \"never create patterns from existing patterns\"—became a powerful identity for Seisen-gama thereafter. Following this historic event, the works he left behind were proudly inscribed on their accompanying boxes and catalogs as \"Seisen-gama works,\" testifying to a noble artistry directly inherited from Tomimoto and advanced techniques, circulating in the art world with special authority, even more than his personal name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"38\"\u003eThis pair of sake cups is a masterpiece that clearly exhibits Kitade Tojiro's most highly regarded sophisticated fusion of overglaze enamel, colored slip (saidei), and gold leaf, along with his unique exotic abstract geometric designs. On the front of the vessel, a powerful butterfly motif is depicted in noble gold leaf layered over deep black. On the sides, vivid geometric patterns, skillfully arranged with gold, red, and green, are intricately woven with extreme precision. The method of completely departing from traditional Kutani ware decorations like landscapes and birds-and-flowers, and instead developing modern and exotic abstract geometric patterns inspired by classical designs from Persia and Central Asia, is Tojiro's true forte. Furthermore, he did not treat the smooth surface of the porcelain merely as a canvas, but perfectly harmonized the thickness of the paints, the unique texture of the colored slip, and the elegant shimmer of the gold leaf within a single vessel. Determining the optimal firing temperatures for each paint and slip, and undergoing multiple firing processes—bisque firing, main firing, and numerous overglaze firings—this small sake cup encapsulates a meticulously calculated, ultra-high-difficulty technique that could never be achieved with mediocre ceramic skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"39\"\u003eHe devoted a tremendous amount of time to his duties as an educator and in public service, becoming a professor in the Ceramics Department at the Kanazawa Specialized School of Arts and Crafts (present-day Kanazawa College of Art) upon its establishment in 1946, and later serving in important positions in the art world such as a councillor for the Nitten exhibition. As a result, his lifetime production of pure creative works is very limited. Furthermore, since many of his major and representative works are housed in public museums such as the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, and the Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art, genuine masterpieces circulating in the private market are extremely rare, possessing an overwhelming scarcity value that serves as historical documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"40\"\u003eWe propose these vessels, imbued with undeniable art-historical authority and superlative skill, as supreme sake vessels (shot glasses) of Japanese Kōgei, allowing you to enjoy the traditional beauty of Japan in the palm of your hand, tailored to a sophisticated modern lifestyle. They are especially suitable for savoring aged sake and vintage sake that have developed deep richness and mellow aromas over many years. The dignified presence of the black and gold butterfly on the front, and the vibrant geometric patterns on the sides, resonate beautifully with the exquisite amber color of aged sake poured into them, elevating your daily evening drink to a luxurious experience of appreciating a pinnacle of three-dimensional art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"41\"\u003eThe advanced modernism and technical genes of Seisen-gama, built by Kitade Tojiro, were perfectly transmitted to the renowned masters he nurtured. His lineage continues with successive generations of geniuses: his second son, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/search?q=%22%E5%8C%97%E5%87%BA%E4%B8%8D%E4%BA%8C%E9%9B%84%22\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKitade Fujio\u003c\/a\u003e (1921-2014), who faithfully inherited his father's color sense and modernism and served as a professor and president of Kanazawa College of Art; his third son, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/search?q=%22%E5%8C%97%E5%87%BA%E6%98%9F%E5%85%89%22\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKitade Seiko\u003c\/a\u003e (Birth name: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/search?q=%22%E5%8C%97%E5%87%BA%E5%8B%87%22\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKitade Isamu\u003c\/a\u003e, 1928-2011), who inherited unique traditional techniques and was active primarily in the Nitten exhibition; and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/search?q=%22%E6%AD%A6%E8%85%B0%E6%95%8F%E6%98%AD%22\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTakegoshi Toshiaki\u003c\/a\u003e (1940-2021), a great master of contemporary Kutani ware, who, strongly encouraged by Professor Tojiro, switched from industrial design to ceramics and later won the Japan Art Academy Prize and became a member of the Japan Art Academy. This supreme sake vessel, a crystallization of a historical miracle that evolved tradition into art, is a preeminent modern piece that brings undeniable elegance and a unique presence to the daily dining table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"42\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kitade Tojiro (北出塔次郎, 1898-1968)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"43\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist's Notable Career History:\u003c\/strong\u003e [1928] First accepted into the 9th Teiten Exhibition, [1946] Appointed Professor of Ceramics Department at Kanazawa Specialized School of Arts and Crafts (present-day Kanazawa College of Art), [1959] Appointed Council Member (Councillor) of the Nitten Exhibition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"44\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorks Housed At: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo; Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art; Kanazawa College of Art, Art \u0026amp; Craft Research Institute; etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"45\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1950s to mid-1960s (Mature period after receiving the Hokkoku Culture Award)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"46\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eVery good (no chips, no cracks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"47\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories: \u003c\/strong\u003eDedicated Tomobako (original wooden box signed and sealed by the artist), wrapping cloth, Shiori profile brochure included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"48\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/strong\u003ePorcelain (colored slip, gold leaf)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"49\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height approx. 4.3 cm, Diameter approx. 5.0 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"50\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlease note that all products offered by our store, even if brand new and unused, originate from a historic production period and are strictly listed as antique\/used fine art items. Vintage products may exhibit subtle age-related characteristics; please consider purchasing upon full understanding and confirmation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48055747182779,"sku":null,"price":70000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_8640_result.jpg?v=1783739319"},{"product_id":"308","title":"Kutani Ware Kaga Daishoji Akae Saibyou Master Tani Shukei (谷秋渓) - Akae Saibyou Kinsai Dragon Sake Cup Pair - The True Essence of Takeuchi Ginshu's Lineage, Microscopic One-Stroke Painting, Cloud Dragon Motif, A Treasure of Japanese Ceramic History #308","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003eThis is an exceptionally rare and highly dignified pair of Kutani Akae Saibyou Kinsai (microscopic red painting with gold highlights) sake cups (Sake-nomi), complete with their original signed wooden box (Tomobako), meticulously crafted by Shukei Tani (1888-1959, Birth name: Masaki), an eminent artisan native to Daishoji, Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Shukei Tani studied directly under the two historic titans of ceramic art: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/search?q=%22%E7%AB%B9%E5%86%85%E5%90%9F%E7%A7%8B%22\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTakeuchi Ginshu\u003c\/a\u003e, a legendary Meiji-era master of Kutani red painting, and his third son, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/search?q=%22%E5%BA%83%E6%B2%A2%E8%8A%A6%E7%A7%8B%22\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRoshu Hirosawa\u003c\/a\u003e, who was widely acclaimed as the absolute historical pinnacle of Daishoji fine red painting. Tani’s works purely inherit the legitimate and orthodox lineage of this fine red style. Conveying the true essence of Daishoji artistry to the modern era, Shukei Tani’s creations are incredibly rare masterpieces with virtually no historical documentation available in Western art markets or general antique venues. Shukei consistently maintained an uncompromising creative ethos that thoroughly rejected the facile imitation of historical classics, instead refining manual artistry to the absolute limit. Consequently, his work is profoundly revered within the fine art community as a monumental presence that conclusively certifies the authenticity of the Daishoji Akae Saibyou lineage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22\"\u003eThe paramount achievement and definitive hallmark of Shukei Tani’s ceramic art lies in his absolute mastery of the Kutani aka-e saibyou technique of \"Sogaki\" (comprehensive full-surface drawing), a method of total surface embellishment where the entirety of the porcelain is completely covered in microscopic red lines, deliberately leaving no negative space or blank areas. Utilizing an incredibly fine liner brush dipped in a specialized iron silicate pigment termed \"Bankou,\" his brushwork proceeds with mathematical precision, achieving an astonishing level of structural uniformity that exhibits no tremor or variation in line thickness even when examined under high magnification. On the outer walls of this matching pair of sake cups, this superlative technique is fully realized. Dynamic, undulating cloud dragons and swirling auspicious vapours seamlessly wrap around the gentle, three-dimensional curves of the porcelain vessel with mesmerizing density. Furthermore, opulent gold leaf (Kinsai) is strategically and beautifully layered over the dragon’s whiskers, dorsal fins, and the contours of the clouds, imparting an overwhelming splendor and a rich, tactile three-dimensional texture to the monochrome red base linework. The foot of each cup is similarly encircled by a dense geometric band rendered in pure gold leaf, reflecting an absolute refusal to compromise on decorative perfection down to the smallest millimeter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003eAn additional, extraordinary highlight of this work is that the absolute aesthetic discipline of Daishoji Akae is rigorously applied not only to the exterior but thoroughly into the innermost depths of the vessel. At the center bottom of the interior (Mikomi) lies a delicately bordered circular window, within which a regal phoenix (Ho-o) gracefully spreading its sprawling tail feathers in full flight is vividly and dynamically rendered in red enamel and brilliant gold leaf. Furthermore, a fine comb pattern (Kushime-mon)—consisting of perfectly parallel, hair-thin vertical red lines—encircles the inner rim of the mouth, ensuring that a flawless decorative universe unfolds from every conceivable viewing angle. Inside the foot ring, the four characters reading \"Kutani Shukei\" are cleanly hand-painted in red enamel by the master’s own hand, standing as definitive proof of authenticity. The lid of the accompanying dedicated wooden box (Tomobako) bears the elegant ink inscription \"Kutani Aka-e Sakazuki Ni\" (Two Kutani Aka-e Sake Cups), while the reverse side of the lid features the formal signature \"Shukei-zo\" accompanied by his authentic red vermilion seal, unequivocally establishing that this set was born from Shukei Tani's direct hand and has been reverently preserved as a pristine heirloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"24\"\u003eThe specialized process required to merge traditional microscopic red linework with multiple layers of gold leaf represents one of the most technologically daunting undertakings in the history of Japanese traditional crafts. If the volume of enamel held by the brush, the exact structural pressure of the hand, and a perfectly steady, uniform drawing speed—akin to holding one's breath—are not continuously maintained, the interlocking, microscopic patterns will instantly collapse. Moreover, because the red iron enamel and the gold leaf require vastly different optimal temperatures inside the kiln to develop their ideal color radiance, the porcelain must undergo a treacherous multi-stage firing regimen within the overglaze kiln after the initial bisque and main glaze firings. This ultra-high-difficulty discipline carries an immense failure rate, where a single moment of temperature deviation can cause the red pigment to vaporize or the porcelain core to fracture. Because it is physically impossible to mass-produce or streamline this structural creation, each cup represents a unique, one-of-a-kind universe requiring weeks of absolute concentration. Surviving the turbulent eras of the late Meiji, Taisho, and Showa periods to remain intact as a flawless, undamaged pair complete with its original inscribed Tomobako box is a true miracle of historical preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"25\"\u003eOur gallery proudly proposes this pair, steeped in profound art-historical authority and unmatched manual skill, as the ultimate Japanese Kōgei sake vessels (shot glasses) designed to bring peerless elegance to a sophisticated modern lifestyle. Perfectly proportioned to rest naturally within the palm, these vessels are ideally suited to concentrate the complex aromas and deep, rich flavors of vintage sakes, aged spirits, or fine whiskies that have acquired a beautiful amber hue over decades of maturation. Accompanied by the moving poem transcribed upon the vintage wrapping paper, which captures the transient beauty of dew and the impermanence of existence, the vivid red linework and majestic gold ornamentation glisten brilliantly when filled with a fine spirit. This transforms a quiet evening drink into a luxurious immersion into a three-dimensional masterpiece of classic Japanese art—an unparalleled modern heirloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"28\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist: \u003c\/strong\u003eTani Shukei (谷秋渓, Birth Name: Masaki Tani, 1888-1959)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"29\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist's Notable Career History: \u003c\/strong\u003eActive primarily in Daishoji, Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture from the late Meiji to the mid-Showa period, mastering and perfecting the legitimate, orthodox techniques of Daishoji Aka-e Saibyou under the renowned red-painting masters Takeuchi Ginshu and Roshu Hirosawa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"30\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Taisho to early Showa era (Pre-war period, approx. 1920s–early 1930s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"31\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eVery good (no chips, no cracks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"32\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories: \u003c\/strong\u003eDedicated Tomobako (original signed and sealed wooden box), original historic wrapping paper (with transcription and translations included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"33\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Porcelain (fine red painting, gold decoration)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"34\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003eHeight approx. 4.8 cm, Mouth diameter approx. 5.0 cm (Internal dimension)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"35\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlease note that all products offered by our store, even if brand new and unused, originate from a historic production period and are strictly listed as antique\/used fine art items. Vintage products may exhibit subtle age-related characteristics; please consider purchasing upon full understanding and confirmation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48055748133051,"sku":null,"price":125000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_8774_result.jpg?v=1783738886"},{"product_id":"309","title":"Member of The Japan Art Academy Takegoshi Toshiaki (武腰敏昭), NHK Chairman's Award Takegoshi Fuyuki (武腰冬樹), Prime Minister's Award Yamachika Takeshi (山近剛), Kutani Ware, Iro-e Sake Cups Set of Three (Iro-e Guinomi San), Japanese-Style Shot Glass Trio Set #309","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eMaster Takegoshi Toshiaki (1940–2021), a titan of contemporary Kutani ware who studied under the third-generation master \u003ca href=\"\/en\/search?q=%22%E6%AD%A6%E8%85%B0%E6%B3%B0%E5%B1%B1%22\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTakegoshi Taizan\u003c\/a\u003e III of the historic Taizan Kiln dating back to the late Edo period, and served as a Member of The Japan Art Academy and Executive Director of the Nitten. Takegoshi Fuyuki, his eldest son who inherited the fourth generation of the Taizan Kiln and received the prestigious NHK Chairman's Award, the highest accolade at the Japan Contemporary Arts and Crafts Exhibition. And Takeshi Yamachika (1930–2020), who served as President of the Sozo Bijutsu-kai (Creative Art Association) and was awarded the Prime Minister's Award at the 67th Sozo Exhibition. This rare, collaborative sake vessel set, titled \"Iro-e Guinomi San (Three Colored Sake Cups),\" was created through a joint effort by three renowned ceramic artists representing the Kutani pottery world of Nomi, Ishikawa Prefecture. The front of the lid on the accompanying paulownia wooden box (tomobako) bears the handwritten title \"Iro-e Guinomi San,\" while the reverse side of the lid features the individual handwritten signatures and red seal stamps of \"Toshi,\" \"Fuyu,\" and \"Takeshi\" side by side. Based on the period when Takegoshi Toshiaki actively unveiled monumental works as a leading figure in Kutani ware, Fuyuki, as the fourth-generation master, emerged as a new leader of the Taizan Kiln, and Takeshi Yamachika mentored younger generations as President of Sozo Bijutsu-kai, this authentic work is identified as having been created between the early 2000s and c. 2010 (the late 1990s to early 2010s in the Heisei era) through their close friendship and rivalry of technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThis set boasts magnificent individuality, encapsulating three completely distinct designs and techniques. The work by Takegoshi Toshiaki (softly colored floral motif) combines the gentle color expression he pioneered as a leading researcher of environmentally friendly lead-free overglaze pigments with the refined sketching strength of Japanese painting, allowing a delicate gradient of yellow and light blue to bloom with grace. The work by Takegoshi Fuyuki (black leaf and red berry motif), characteristic of an artist skilled in fusing ceramics with architecture and three-dimensional forms, presents a modern and graphic contemporary craft beauty through the bold contrast between the sharp silhouettes of black-glazed leaves and vivid red berries. The work by Takeshi Yamachika (blue dayflower motif) reflects his signature style of affectionately depicting familiar wild flowers; rendered stroke by stroke with meticulous precision using vibrant traditional Kutani five-color overglaze pigments, the dayflowers exude a charming presence filled with vitality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eWith comfortable dimensions measuring approx. 7.2 cm in mouth diameter and 4.8 cm in height each, possessing an ideal thickness that fits naturally in the hand, our shop proposes this set as a sophisticated trio of Japanese-style shot glasses for enjoying aged spirits, matured sake, vintage whisky, or liquors in modern living spaces. The striking beauty of the overglaze enamels, highlighting the unique individuality of each artist at a glance, beautifully enhances the amber hue and clarity of poured spirits, creating an elegant and vibrant atmosphere at the table. This supreme collaboration masterpiece harmonizes Kutani tradition with contemporary art, making it an exceptionally valuable addition to any collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTakegoshi Toshiaki (1940–2021) \u003c\/strong\u003e: The Japan Art Academy Prize (2009), Member of The Japan Art Academy (Appointed 2010), Nitten Prime Minister's Award (2001) ,\u0026nbsp;Studied under the third-generation master of the historic Taizan Kiln, which dates back to the late Edo period. He was a master of contemporary Kutani ware who fused the refined descriptive strength of Japanese painting with modernism. As a leading figure in the research of lead-free overglaze pigments (lead-free glazes), he vastly expanded the expressive domain of Kutani ware, serving as Executive Director of the Nitten and a Member of The Japan Art Academy. He created numerous monumental works, including dedicated pieces for Yakushiji Temple and Ise Grand Shrine, as well as large ceramic murals for public institutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTakegoshi Fuyuki (1965–)\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/strong\u003e: Japan Contemporary Arts and Crafts Exhibition NHK Chairman's Award, Studied under Takegoshi Toshiaki and inherited the fourth generation of the Kutani Taizan Kiln. Advocating the fusion of ceramics with architecture and three-dimensional forms, he develops sharp, contemporary sculptural forms combining slab-building and linear shapes with high-fire cobalt blue and black glazes. Winning the NHK Chairman's Award—one of the highest honors at the Japan Contemporary Arts and Crafts Exhibition—he leads new possibilities in contemporary Kutani ware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTakeshi Yamachika (1930–2020)\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/strong\u003e: 67th Sozo Exhibition Prime Minister's Award (2014),\u0026nbsp; Studied under Japanese painter Kazumasa Mori and established a world of Kutani overglaze painting overflowing with vitality, such as his \"Nomichi\" (Wild Path) series depicting familiar wild flowers and birds with warm brushwork. Highly praised for his realistic yet emotionally rich style utilizing delicate Kutani five-color enamels, he served as President of Sozo Bijutsu-kai for many years, contributing to the guidance of younger artists and the promotion of traditional Kutani crafts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtists: \u003c\/strong\u003eTakegoshi Toshiaki (武腰敏昭), Takegoshi Fuyuki (武腰冬樹), Yamachika Takeshi (山近剛)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e c. Early 2000s–2010 (Late 1990s–early 2010s, Heisei era)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Condition: \u003c\/strong\u003eVery Good (No chips, no cracks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories: \u003c\/strong\u003eDedicated wooden box (Tomobako) included (with signatures and red seals of Toshi, Fuyu, and Takeshi on the inner lid), wrapping cloths included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/strong\u003ePorcelain \/ Ceramics (Kutani overglaze enamels, lead-free pigments)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003eEach approx. Mouth diameter 7.2 cm, Height 4.8 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe items provided by our shop were produced a long time ago and are all listed as pre-owned items. Please understand and confirm the age-related changes before considering your purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48055748165819,"sku":null,"price":75000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_3683_result.jpg?v=1790495613"},{"product_id":"320","title":"Nitten Prime Minister Award-Winning Artist Kitade Fujio (北出不二雄), Kutani Ware Iroe Calligraphic Character Ashtray \"Jitsugetsushin: Daily Renewal, Ever-New Alongside the Sun and Moon\" #320","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003eThis Kutani ware ashtray is created by Kitade Fujio (1919–2014), a master of modern Kutani ceramics who served as professor and president of Kanazawa College of Art and was awarded both the Prime Minister Award at Nitten and the Prime Minister Award at the Japan New Craft Exhibition. Studying under his father, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/search?q=%22%E5%8C%97%E5%87%BA%E5%A1%94%E6%AC%A1%E9%83%8E%22\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKitade Tojiro\u003c\/a\u003e, an innovator of modern Kutani ware—Kitade Fujio graduated from the Ceramic Arts Department of Kanazawa College of Art in 1950. He achieved continuous selections primarily at Nitten exhibitions while serving in key positions such as President of the Kutani Ware Technology Preservation Association, establishing his unique polychrome porcelain style that fuses the beauty of traditional Japanese overglaze pigments with modern graphic design sensibilities. His works are housed in institutions such as the Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art and the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, earning him high acclaim as a master who dedicated his life to the modernization and elevation of Kutani ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003eThe title of this work, \"Jitsugetsushin\" (Sun and Moon Renewed), carries a message derived from classical wisdom: \"Renew oneself daily, constantly reborn anew alongside the sun and moon,\" symbolizing self-refreshment, growth, and eternal celebration. The flattened rim features segmented compartments based on the vibrant vermilion red of Kutani Akae, within which the three characters \"日\" (Sun), \"月\" (Moon), and \"新\" (New) are powerfully rendered against backgrounds of translucent Kutani Gosai (five-color) overglaze enamels in green, yellow, and purple, respectively. The sides display graceful white vertical stripes accented with abstract heart-shaped motifs in vivid green glaze, achieving a perfect balance between traditional overglaze painting techniques and contemporary graphic design aesthetics. The underside of the foot ring bears the mark \"Kutani Fujio\" painted in green glaze, fully demonstrating Kitade Fujio's sophisticated spatial expression achieved through meticulous brushwork and precise temperature control in the overglaze kiln.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003eThis work is identified as an authentic piece created between 1980 and 1987, a mature period during which he served as a professor at Kanazawa College of Art until receiving the Prime Minister Award at Nitten. It comes in flawless condition, complete with its dedicated Tomobako (original wooden box) inscribed in ink with \"Kutani Jitsugetsushin Ashtray\" and \"Fujio\" accompanied by the artist's red seal. As a tabletop craft piece or art object to enhance interior spaces, it commands a remarkably strong aesthetic presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist：\u003c\/strong\u003eKitade Fujio (北出不二雄, 1919–2014)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist's Key Activities：\u003c\/strong\u003e1950: Graduated from the Ceramic Arts Department of Kanazawa College of Art; first selected for Nitten; 1971, 1978, 1984: Served as Nitten judge; 1979: Appointed Professor at Kanazawa College of Art; 1987: Awarded the Prime Minister Award at Nitten; 1991: Appointed President of Kanazawa College of Art; awarded Chunichi Cultural Award; 1993: Awarded the Prime Minister Award at the Japan New Craft Exhibition; served as President of the Kutani Ware Technology Preservation Association and Professor Emeritus at Kanazawa College of Art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"22\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorks Housed In：\u003c\/strong\u003eIshikawa Prefectural Museum of Art, Kanazawa College of Art, Kaga City Art Museum, The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod of Production：\u003c\/strong\u003e1980–1987\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"24\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition：\u003c\/strong\u003eVery good (no chips, no cracks, excluding age-related character typical of antique art)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"25\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories：\u003c\/strong\u003eDedicated Tomobako (with \"Kutani Jitsugetsushin Ashtray\" and \"Fujio\" inscribed in ink with red seal on the lid), wrapping cloth (with artist's seal), original biography leaflet included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"26\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial：\u003c\/strong\u003ePorcelain (Kutani Iroe overglaze, Akae red enamel, Kutani Gosai five-color glaze, calligraphic character motif)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"27\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions：\u003c\/strong\u003eHeight approx. 6.0 cm, Diameter approx. 14.0 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"28\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaution：\u003c\/strong\u003eAll products offered by our shop are historical items from an old production period and are listed as antique art \/ pre-owned items. Products may have subtle changes due to age, so please consider purchasing after understanding and verifying the nature of antique art.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48105864429755,"sku":null,"price":45000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_9693_result.jpg?v=1784862195"},{"product_id":"345","title":"Aichi Inuyama Ware: Gosu Akae Auspicious Character Bowl, Kenzan-Style Autumn Grass Cylindrical Mukozuke, Gosu Landscape Round Small Jar, Sencha Teacup, Sake Vessel, 3-Piece Set #345","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003eFounded in the mid-Edo period in Inuyama City, Aichi Prefecture, and developed uniquely under the patronage of Naruse, the lord of Inuyama Castle in the Owari Domain, this 3-piece small set condenses rich sculptural beauty and painting techniques centered around works imbued with the traditional skills of Inuyama ware. Inuyama ware is renowned for its gorgeous overglaze painting modeled after Chinese Swatow-style red enamel (Gosu Akae) from the Ming dynasty and elegant painted motifs influenced by Ogata Kenzan; from the Meiji to Taisho eras, it was actively produced as refined vessels to grace sencha tea ceremonies and banquet settings. Combining three pieces, each possessing distinct techniques and charm—a sake cup showcasing traditional Gosu Akae methods to full effect, a cylindrical teacup with a rustic Kenzan-style flavor, and a round small jar adorned with sophisticated Gosu blue painting—our shop presents this set to the global market not only as a tea vessel set for savoring sencha, but also as a luxury Japanese sake vessel and small jar set for enjoying sake or whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003eCarefully observing the details of each piece clearly reveals the artisan's sophisticated design sensibility and handcrafted skill. The overglaze red sake cup is covered throughout in the technique of Gosu Akae, the true essence of Inuyama ware, using deep, dense red enamel and vivid green glaze to meticulously depict auspicious characters such as \"Longevity\" (寿), floral motifs, and fine lattice patterns without gaps inside round medallions. Red and green dot patterns line the rim of the interior (mikomi), creating a beautiful contrast against the warm feldspar glaze body with crazing, while a circular frame containing the stamped mark \"Inu\" (犬) indicating genuine Inuyama ware is clearly impressed on the bottom of the foot ring. The cylindrical teacup features expansive autumn grass motifs painted in iron glaze and green enamel over a flavorful feldspar glaze body, showing an individualistic and commanding presence with a rectangular ornamental window carved into its side. The round small jar showcases landscape and autumn grass scenes painted with delicate Gosu strokes on a spherical white glaze surface, imparting a refined dignity to any space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003eRegarding the period of production, based on a comprehensive analysis of the circular framed \"Inu\" stamp form on the bottom of the foot, the coloration and texture of the overglaze enamels, and the sculptural styling of Inuyama sencha and sake vessels during their peak from the mid-Meiji to Taisho eras, it is estimated to be a work created between circa 1890s and 1910s (mid-Meiji to early Taisho era). All vessels have no noticeable damage such as cracks or chips, maintaining excellent condition in both the coloration of the Gosu Akae and the texture of the clay body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist: \u003c\/strong\u003eInuyama Ware Potters \/ Artisans (Founded in 1710–)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Artist:\u003c\/strong\u003e [1710] Kiln established by order of Naruse Masachika, lord of Inuyama Castle (origins); [1830] Established Gosu Akae and Kenzan-style designs as the official kiln of the Owari Domain; [1890s–1910s] Produced numerous sencha vessels and high-end banquet sakeware during the Meiji and Taisho eras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"22\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorks Housed In:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inuyama City Cultural Historical Museum, Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod of Production: \u003c\/strong\u003eCirca 1890s–1910s (Mid-Meiji to early Taisho era, estimated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"24\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good (no chips, no cracks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"25\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"26\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pottery and semi-porcelain (Inuyama ware, Gosu Akae overglaze red, with artist's mark)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"27\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Teacup (Height approx. 8.5 cm, Mouth diameter approx. 7.7 cm), Sake cup (Height approx. 5.5 cm, Mouth diameter approx. 7.4 cm), Small jar (Height approx. 7.0 cm, Mouth diameter approx. 2.8 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"28\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaution:\u003c\/strong\u003e All products offered by our shop are pre-owned items due to their historical production period, even if unused. Products may have age-related damage, so please consider purchasing after understanding and verifying these condition details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48199388266683,"sku":null,"price":25000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_2231_result.jpg?v=1788484197"},{"product_id":"377","title":"Kyoto Kiyomizu Ware, Master Artisan of Kyoto, Traditional Craftsman Tsuchiyama Shosen (土山松泉): Heian Shosen Polychrome Dragon and Phoenix Sake Cup, Guinomi, Japanese Shot Glass #377","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003eCrafted by Tsuchiyama Shosen (b. 1933; real name: Tsuchiyama Tadao; art name: Heian Shosen), a master artisan of Kyoto and Kiyomizu ware who was selected as a Traditional Craftsman and an Outstanding Technical Performer in Traditional Industries of Kyoto Prefecture (Master Artisan of Kyoto) after studying under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/search?q=%22%E8%A5%BF%E6%9D%91%E4%B9%85%E5%AE%9D%22\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKyuho Nishimura\u003c\/a\u003e II and winning numerous awards, this is a polychrome dragon and phoenix motif sake cup (guinomi). Familiar with the potter's wheel since the age of 14 and hailed as a \"born potter's wheel master,\" Tsuchiyama Shosen established exceptionally high acclaim through his thin, elegant throwing techniques and refined Kyoto-style painting that elevated the traditions of ancient Chinese ceramics, such as Swatow red-enameled ware (Gosu Akae) and Wanli red-enameled ware (Wanli Akae), into a modern context. In 2004, he received the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Single Ray, leaving an indelible mark as a leading figure in the Kyoto ceramics world. Our shop presents this work to the global market not only as a traditional sake cup or guinomi, but also as a vintage shot glass (Japanese sake cup) for quietly savoring aged amber sake or matured whisky straight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003eObserving the details of this piece reveals the height of Tsuchiyama Shosen's signature precision wheel work and the supreme auspicious motif of the \"Dragon and Phoenix (Ryuhou Teisho)\" derived from classical Chinese ceramics. On the exterior of the porcelain body, thrown to extreme thinness and uniformity through hand-carving, a polychrome \"dragon\" gracefully dancing through clouds and a \"phoenix\" brilliantly spreading its wings are painted as a pair, constructing a grand worldview symbolizing the harmony of Yin and Yang and prosperity. Based on cobalt underglaze blue (Sometsuke), vivid red, green, and yellow overglaze enamels are skillfully arranged, minutely capturing the dynamic flight of the dragon and the expansive beauty of the phoenix's tail feathers around the entire circumference. Furthermore, on the inner rim, a fine hanging-bead (Yoraku) pattern is rendered using traditional Kyoto ware blue-and-white (Seika\/Sometsuke) techniques, while the rim and bottom of the foot ring are decorated with brown glaze (Kuchibeni) that tightens the overall design. Combined with the regularity of the continuous mountain-shaped (wave-crest) pattern painted beside the foot ring, the piece achieves perfect harmony between a comfortable weight in the hand and dignified color beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003eRegarding the period of production, taking clues from his peak era of maturity in technique and style—when he was certified as a Traditional Craftsman in 1992 and received the Kyoto Prefectural Governor's Award as a \"Master Artisan of Kyoto\" in 1998—it is identified as an authentic creation made between the 1990s and the early 2000s (early Heisei to Heisei 10s era). The vessel itself has no cracks or chips, maintaining extremely good condition in both overglaze enamel coloration and glaze quality. It arrives in complete condition, accompanied by its dedicated Tomobako (wooden box) hand-inscribed on the lid with \"Iro-e Ryu no Zu Guinomi\" in ink and signed with a seal stamped on the back of the lid by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist: \u003c\/strong\u003eTsuchiyama Shosen (土山松泉, b. 1933; real name: Tsuchiyama Tadao; art name: Heian Shosen)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist's Key Activities:\u003c\/strong\u003e [1955] Studied under Kyuho Nishimura II; [1964] Became independent and was given the name \"Shosen\" by the chief priest of Daitoku-ji Koto-in; [1976–1978] Won the Excellence Award for three consecutive years at the Kyoto Traditional Craftsmanship Competition; [1992] Certified as a Traditional Craftsman; [1998] Commended as an Outstanding Technical Performer in Traditional Industries of Kyoto Prefecture (Master Artisan of Kyoto); [2004] Awarded the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Single Ray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"22\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorks Housed In: \u003c\/strong\u003eKyoto Traditional Crafts Archive, Public Traditional Crafts Collections, Private Connoisseur Collections, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod of Production: \u003c\/strong\u003eCirca 1990s–early 2000s (Estimated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"24\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eVery good (no chips, no cracks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"25\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories: \u003c\/strong\u003eDedicated Tomobako included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"26\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Porcelain (Kyoto\/Kiyomizu ware, polychrome enamels, underglaze blue, hand-carved)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"27\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003eHeight approx. 5.3 cm, Mouth diameter approx. 5.9 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"28\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaution: \u003c\/strong\u003eAll products offered by our shop are pre-owned items due to their historical production period, even if unused. Products may have age-related damage, so please consider purchasing after understanding and verifying these condition details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48265439084731,"sku":null,"price":23000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_1233_result.jpg?v=1787322836"},{"product_id":"382","title":"Living National Treasure Imaizumi Imaemon XIII (十三代 今泉今右衛門): Iro-Nabeshima Nishiki-E-Kawari Brocade Pattern Cylindrical Free Cups, Pair, Sake Vessels, Japanese Rocks Glasses #382","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003eInheriting the authentic tradition of the Akae-ya (overglaze enamel decorators) of the Nabeshima clan kiln from the Edo period, this is a pair set of \"Iro-Nabeshima Nishiki-E-kawari Brocade Pattern Yunomi\" created by Imaizumi Imaemon XIII (1926–2001), who was designated an Important Intangible Cultural Property holder (\"Living National Treasure\") for \"Iro-Nabeshima\" by the Japanese government in 1989. Perfectly harmonizing the elevated aesthetic sense of traditional Iro-Nabeshima with a contemporary sense of form, our shop presents this work to the global market not only for daily tea service, but also as luxury Japanese rocks glasses (pair sake vessels) for quietly savoring the rich flavor and aroma of amber aged sake, matured whisky, or authentic shochu over large ice cubes while admiring the vivid enameling reflected upon the translucent white porcelain body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003eSolid proof that this is an authentic work by Imaizumi Imaemon XIII is clearly evident in the mark on the bottom of the foot ring and the handwriting and seal stamp on the accompanying Tomobako. Inside the foot ring on the base of each vessel, an underglaze cobalt blue (gosu) mark is hand-inscribed in flowing hiragana as \"Imaizumi\" (いまいずみ), which represents the established, traditional marking style of Imaemon works. Furthermore, the elegant calligraphic signature \"Imaemon\" written in ink on the back of the lid of the dedicated paulownia Tomobako, along with the brushwork and impression of the square red seal stamp, perfectly match the style of Tomobako handwritten by the XIII master himself following his succession in 1973, professionally verifying that it is an authentic work by the hand of Imaizumi Imaemon XIII.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003eObserving the details of this piece reveals the masterful expression of the advanced techniques and refined aesthetic design of Iro-Nabeshima that earned Imaizumi Imaemon XIII high international acclaim. Over the refined, translucent white porcelain body, delicate underglaze cobalt blue (sometsuke) drawing is applied, upon which vivid brocade-like designs in red, green, and yellow overglaze enamels are expressed after main firing. The two cups feature different decorative motifs (Nishiki-E-Kawari); one cup depicts elegant chrysanthemums with deep blue-green leaves, while the other vividly portrays fresh seasonal vegetables and fruits such as eggplant, melon, and red pepper with rich vitality. In the blue underglaze sections and leaf expressions, extremely delicate gradations and tonal nuances reminiscent of the Fukizumi (blown ink) and Usuzumi (light ink) techniques introduced and established in contemporary Iro-Nabeshima by the XIII master are imparted, bringing profound three-dimensional depth and artistic dignity to the overglaze enamels, which can otherwise tend toward flat uniformity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003eRegarding the period of production, taking his peak era after inheriting the master name in 1973 (Showa 48)—when his artistic style, the feel of the Tomobako, and the mastery of enameling reached their brilliant maturity—as a basis, it is identified as an authentic work created between circa 1975 and 1990 (mid-1970s to late 1980s, late Showa period). The vessel bodies themselves have no cracks, chips, hairline fractures (nyū), or other damage, maintaining excellent condition in both the smooth texture of the porcelain body and the coloration of the overglaze enamels. It arrives as a complete work accompanied by its dedicated paulownia Tomobako certifying the artist's intent, inscribed on the lid with \"Nishiki E-Kawari Yunomi\" and on the back with \"Imaemon\" in ink, stamped with his seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"22\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist: \u003c\/strong\u003eImaizumi Imaemon XIII (十三代 今泉今右衛門, 1926–2001, Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property for \"Iro-Nabeshima\" \/ Living National Treasure)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist's Key Activities:\u003c\/strong\u003e [1973] Succeeded to the name Imaizumi Imaemon XIII; [1986] Awarded the Medal with Purple Ribbon; [1989] Designated as a Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property for \"Iro-Nabeshima\" (Living National Treasure); [1998] Received the Japan Ceramic Society Gold Award; [1999] Awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"24\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorks Housed In: \u003c\/strong\u003eNational Crafts Museum, Tokyo National Museum, Saga Prefectural Kyushu Ceramic Museum, Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum (London), British Museum (London), etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"25\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod of Production: \u003c\/strong\u003eCirca 1975–1990 (Late Showa period, estimated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"26\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eVery good (no chips, no cracks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"27\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dedicated Tomobako included (inscribed on the lid with \"Nishiki E-kawari Yunomi\" and on the back with \"Imaemon\" in ink, stamped with seal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"28\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Porcelain (Arita ware, Iro-Nabeshima, overglaze enamels, Fukizumi\/Usuzumi effect, hiragana mark \"Imaizumi\" inside the foot ring)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"29\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height approx. 8.5 cm, Mouth diameter approx. 7.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"30\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaution: \u003c\/strong\u003eAll products offered by our shop are pre-owned items due to their historical production period. Products may have minor age-related changes in texture, so please consider purchasing after understanding and verifying these condition details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48265439543483,"sku":null,"price":65000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_1884_result.jpg?v=1787751070"},{"product_id":"425","title":"Recipient of the Wakayama Prefecture Cultural Promotion Governor’s Award, Named by Marquis Yorisada Tokugawa, Kishu Ware Aoi Kiln, Samukawa Seiho II (二代 寒川栖豊), Chrysanthemum Arabesque Pattern Underglaze Cobalt and Overglaze Enamel Stem Cup (Bajohai) #425","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThis piece is a \"Chrysanthemum Arabesque Pattern Stem Cup\" by Samukawa Seiho II, who crafts ceramics at the Kishu Ware Aoi Kiln in Shirahama Town, Wakayama Prefecture. The tomobako (original wooden box) bears the handwritten title \"Chrysanthemum Arabesque Pattern Stem Cup\" and the signature \"Kishu Ware Aoi Kiln Seihou II Zō\" along with a red seal stamp. A shiori (leaflet) detailing the origins of the Aoi Kiln and the artist's career is also included. Featuring a deep cup portion resting on a tall stem, it is a generous cup measuring approximately 11 cm in diameter. Our shop proposes it as a Japanese-style Western liquor vessel for pouring vintage spirits to enjoy their aroma and color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThe Kishu Ware Aoi Kiln was founded by Samukawa Seiho I. According to official records of the Aoi Kiln, the first generation was born in Osaka in 1899 (Meiji 32) and soon moved to Kyoto. In 1919 (Taisho 8), he studied under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/search?q=%22%E6%BE%A4%E7%94%B0%E5%AE%97%E5%B1%B1%22\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSozan Sawada\u003c\/a\u003e, who served as a judge for the Teiten (Imperial Art Exhibition), and in 1927 (Showa 2), at his master's recommendation, he became the head of the Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Research Institute. In 1932 (Showa 7), he established a kiln in Odawara, Koyasan, Ito District, Wakayama Prefecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eIn 1937 (Showa 12), Marquis Yorisada Tokugawa, the 16th head of the Kishu Tokugawa family, entrusted him with the revival of Kishu ware and bestowed upon him the kiln name \"Kishu Ware Aoi Kiln.\" According to the shiori, this was done out of a desire to revive historic Kishu kilns such as \"Kairakuen,\" \"Zuishi,\" and \"Otokoyama.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe first generation subsequently focused on Nachi black stone, a specialty of Kishu, and in 1956 (Showa 31) completed a high-fired Nachi black glaze. This Nachi black glaze is described in the shiori as the black of \"kase-kusuri\" (matte\/textured glaze). In 1962, he presented a matcha tea bowl to Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress, and in 1967 he moved to Katada, Shirahama Town, to build a climbing kiln (noborigama). In 1970, he was honored by the Agency for Cultural Affairs as a Person of Cultural Merit for Cultural Properties. In 1972, he held a solo exhibition at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store, received the Wakayama Prefecture Cultural Encouragement Award in the same year, and was designated as Shirahama Town's Intangible Cultural Property No. 1. In 1975, at the age of 77, he received the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Silver Rays, and passed away in the same year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eSamukawa Seiho II was born in 1946 (Showa 21) in Koyaguchi Town, Wakayama Prefecture. In 1965, at the age of 19, he studied under his father, the first generation, and in 1976 succeeded to the name Seihou II. In 1995, he relocated the climbing kiln from Katada, Shirahama Town, to Saino in the same town, and fired the first kiln at the new location the following year in 1996. He received the Wakayama Prefecture Cultural Promotion Governor’s Award in 2011 and the Shirahama Town Cultural Merit Mayor's Award in 2012. He serves as a judge for art exhibitions in Wakayama Prefecture, Wakayama City, and Tanabe City.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eAccording to the shiori, the second generation has carried on the tradition of the Aoi Kiln in accordance with the motto, \"There is no path that enlivens me other than this path.\" It is noted that in addition to yakishime (un-glazed stoneware) made with Kishu's unique ceramic clay, he has created works such as \"Beni-shio\" (red tide), \"Celadon,\" \"Persimmon Tenmoku,\" and \"Yōhen\" (kiln-change glaze), earning the attention of masters of various tea schools. The Nachi black glaze inherited from the first generation remains widely recognized today as the synonym for the Aoi Kiln. Among the second generation's Nachi black tea bowls, examples accompanied by inscriptions by Master Hōunsai, the 15th Grand Master of the Urasenke School, have also been confirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThis piece is not Nachi black glaze, but a work of underglaze cobalt with overglaze enamel, layering red and green overglaze enamels over underglaze cobalt blue. It can be said to represent another aspect of the Aoi Kiln: devoting effort to the reproduction and revival of defunct Kishu kilns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eThe exterior of the cup portion features patterns arranged separately above and below. Below the rim, a spiral arabesque band drawn in gosu (underglaze cobalt blue) circles around, and the main pattern band below it unfolds with chrysanthemum arabesques as described in the box inscription. Radial petals are drawn in red overglaze enamel, with central swirling chrysanthemum blossoms placed at key points. Vines of underglaze cobalt extend lively between them, scattered with small red and green leaves and buds. The lower part of the cup portion features small underglaze cobalt motifs drawn inside panels framed with red lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eThe interior rim is also encircled by a pattern band featuring underglaze cobalt spiral motifs punctuated with red and green dots. In the center of the interior bowl, the single character \"Chō\" (Longevity) is written in underglaze cobalt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eOn the stem portion, pointed petal-like motifs in red overglaze enamel are drawn layered in two tiers, with fine gosu lines applied inside them. The top and bottom are bound by green bands, and the splayed pedestal area is again encircled by underglaze cobalt arabesques and red lines. The gosu used throughout displays a finely granular coloration, leaving the movement of the brush stroke intact. The red and green overglaze enamels rise vividly and glossy, conveying the warmth unique to hand-painted work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eThe interior of the stem is hollow and glazed, stamped with an oval seal. The resting edge (tatami-tsuki) of the stem is unglazed, and the raw clay shows a slight orange firing color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eThe production period is estimated based on the tomobako and shiori. Since \"Seihou II\" is inscribed on the tomobako, the work dates from 1976 or later, when he succeeded to the second generation name. Furthermore, the kiln location noted in the shiori is \"Katada, Shirahama Town,\" and the telephone number is \"42-1093,\" which differs from the current location and number in Saino. The climbing kiln was relocated from Katada to Saino in 1995, and the first kiln firing at the new location took place in 1996. Based on these points, this piece is considered to have been made between around 1976 and 1996. However, since the shiori may have continued to be used for a period after the relocation, this remains an estimate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eKishu Ware Aoi Kiln\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eThe first generation Seihou worked with clay for over fifty years. In 1937 (Showa 12), receiving the wish to revive historic Kishu kilns such as \"Kairakuen,\" \"Zuishi,\" and \"Otokoyama\" from Marquis Yorisada Tokugawa, the former lord of the Kishu Domain, he was granted the kiln name \"Kishu Ware Aoi Kiln.\" Following diligent research, he focused on \"Nachi Black Stone,\" a specialty of Kishu, completed the high-fired black of \"kase-kusuri,\" and gained the recognition of masters of various tea schools up to the present day. As Seihou II, true to the motto \"There is no path that enlivens me other than this path,\" he inherits the tradition of the Aoi Kiln. In addition to creating \"Yakishime\" works using Kishu's unique ceramic clay that differ from other domestic products, he continues his devoted practice while creating \"Beni-shio,\" \"Celadon,\" \"Persimmon Tenmoku,\" and Yōhen, gaining the attention of masters of various tea schools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKishu Ware Aoi Kiln Head Kiln Nanshian (Second Generation) Samukawa Seiho (Shiro)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist: \u003c\/strong\u003eSamukawa Seiho II (二代 寒川栖豊, Samukawa Seihou, 1946–)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMajor Career Highlights: \u003c\/strong\u003e[1965] Studied under Samukawa Seiho I (father); [1976] Succeeded to the name Seihou II; [1995] Relocated climbing kiln from Katada, Shirahama Town to Saino in the same town; [1996] First kiln firing at the new location; [2011] Wakayama Prefecture Cultural Promotion Governor’s Award; [2012] Shirahama Town Cultural Merit Mayor's Award; [Present] Judge for art exhibitions in Wakayama Prefecture, Wakayama City, and Tanabe City\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMuseum Collections:\u003c\/strong\u003e No public institutional collection records have been confirmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod of Production: \u003c\/strong\u003ec. 1976 to c. 1996 (estimated from the \"Seihou II\" signature on the tomobako and the kiln location in the shiori)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good (no chips, no cracks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original tomobako (wooden box), shiori (leaflet) included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/strong\u003eCeramic \/ Porcelain (Underglaze cobalt, overglaze enamel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003eHeight approx. 10.3 cm, Mouth diameter approx. 11.0 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"22\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003eAll items offered by our shop, even if new and unused, were produced a very long time ago, and all are therefore listed as pre-owned. Items may show age-related wear or damage. Please understand and confirm this before considering a purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48332210995387,"sku":null,"price":41000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_4797_result.jpg?v=1791639865"},{"product_id":"455","title":"Mino Renowned Kilns Collaboration: Shino, Akae, and Oribe Three-Kiln Sake Cup Set by Gyokuzan Kiln (玉山窯), Kobei Kiln (幸兵衛窯), and Sentaro Kiln (仙太郎窯), Japanese-Style Shot Glasses, Aged Sake Vessels #455","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThis rare set of three sake cups brings together the craftsmanship and history of Gyokuzan Kiln, Kobei Kiln, and Sentaro Kiln, the three prominent kilns representing Mino ware in Ichinokura-cho, Tajimi City, Gifu Prefecture. Inheriting the aesthetic sensibilities of Mino Momoyama pottery, these three renowned kilns have crafted a three-piece set of sake vessels, demonstrating without reservation their signature traditional techniques: Shino, Akae (overglaze red enamels), and Oribe. The lid of the accompanying dedicated paulownia wooden box (tomobako) is inscribed in ink with \"Sake Cups of Three Kilns\" (Sangama-hai) alongside the kiln names and red seal stamps of Gyokuzan, Kobei, and Sentaro, testifying to its firm pedigree as a collaborative work of the three kilns. From the accompanying pamphlets, the career histories of each kiln's master artisans, and the character of the box inscription, this work is identified as having been produced between the late 1980s and the early 1990s (late Showa to early Heisei era), when the techniques and styles of the three kilns had reached full maturity. It is a piece in exceptionally fine condition, complete with its dedicated three-compartment paulownia box, wrapping cloths, and explanatory pamphlets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eExamining the design of each cup in detail reveals that the diverse charms of Mino ware and the aesthetics of each kiln's master artisans are condensed into their respective microcosms. The first piece, a Shino sake cup by Gyokuzan Kiln (mouth diameter approx. 6.0 cm, height approx. 5.0 cm), was crafted under the supervision of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/search?q=%22%E7%8E%89%E7%BD%AE%E4%BF%9D%E5%A4%AB%22\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eYasuo Tamaoki\u003c\/a\u003e, a Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property of Gifu Prefecture. Covered in a thick, rich feldspar glaze (Shino glaze), it displays deep, warm gradations of scarlet fire marks (hiiro) and scorched hues born from kiln transformation, along with subtle pinholes resembling citrus peel (yuzuhada) that give it a profound character. The reverse side of the foot is impressed with the stamp \"Gyoku\" (玉), proof of Gyokuzan Kiln. The second piece, an Akae Phoenix Pattern sake cup by Kobei Kiln (mouth diameter approx. 5.6 cm, height approx. 4.5 cm), was produced under the guidance of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/search?q=%22%E5%8A%A0%E8%97%A4%E5%8D%93%E7%94%B7%22\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKato Takuo\u003c\/a\u003e VI (a Living National Treasure), Kato Kobei VII, and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/search?q=%22%E5%8A%A0%E8%97%A4%E7%9B%B4%E5%BD%A6%22\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKato Naohiko\u003c\/a\u003e. On a refined white clay body, dynamic phoenixes and peony arabesques are vividly depicted in fine vermilion-red lines and green and blue overglaze enamels, while the character \"Sakigake\" (魁, meaning pioneer) is powerfully rendered in vermilion red at the center of the interior bowl. The interior of the foot ring bears Kobei Kiln's unique impressed mark. The third piece, an Oribe Grass-Pattern Shoe-Shaped (Kutsugata) sake cup by Sentaro Kiln (mouth diameter approx. 5.0–5.3 cm, height approx. 4.5–4.7 cm), was guided and crafted by \u003ca href=\"\/en\/search?q=%22%E5%AE%89%E8%97%A4%E6%97%A5%E5%87%BA%E6%AD%A6%22\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAndo Hidetake\u003c\/a\u003e, a Holder of Intangible Cultural Property of Tajimi City, and Ando Takumi. A vivid green copper glaze forms a striking contrast with iron-underglaze grass motifs (bamboo leaves) painted on white ground, while its Momoyama-style shoe-shaped form, hand-compressed after wheel throwing, creates a dynamic distortion that fits comfortably in the hand. The reverse side of the foot bears the impressed mark of Sentaro Kiln.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eOur shop proposes these three elegant sake cups, each possessing a distinct texture and sculpted beauty, as a dignified \"Japanese-style shot glass set (Japanese liquor vessel set)\" tailored to modern drinking culture and refined lifestyles, allowing one to compare aged spirits, vintage whisky, matured sake, or liquors straight neat side by side. It offers the opportunity to enjoy the three major techniques of Mino ware simultaneously—the warm clay feel of Shino, the vivid elegance of Akae, and the innovative sculpted beauty of Oribe—enhancing the colors of poured amber-toned aged spirits or clear liquors. An extraordinary set that allows one to savor the true essence of traditional Japanese craft through both visual appreciation and practical use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e《Kobei Kiln Pamphlet》 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eKobei Kiln was founded in 1804 (Cultural Era Year 1) by Kato Kobei I in Ichinokura, Mino, and soon became an official purveyor kiln supplying blue-and-white (sometsuke) tableware to the Honmaru and Nishinomaru of Edo Castle. Thereafter, continuing to develop as one of Mino's premier workshops through the second to fourth generations, the kiln achieved a firm reputation under the previous Fifth Generation Kato Kobei (1893–1982), who created numerous masterpieces employing a wide variety of techniques including Chinese ceramics such as celadon, kinrande, sometsuke, akae, and tenmoku, as well as Kenzan and Joseon dynasty styles. The current master, Kato Takuo VI, based on years of research, creates works that integrate tradition and originality, such as lusterware, blue glazes, tricolor (sancai), and Persian overglaze enamels based on restored Persian ceramics and Shosoin tricolor techniques. For these achievements, he has been designated a Living National Treasure. His eldest son, Kato Kobei VII, is active with his own distinctive artistic style. Additionally, with over 40 skilled artisans, the kiln produces dignified Japanese tableware under the guidance of Kato Takuo and Kato Kobei VII.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e《Gyokuzan Kiln Yasuo \/ Supervised by Yasuo Tamaoki Pamphlet》 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eDeeply drawn to the unique beauty of Shino and Oribe, the aesthetic legacy and famed ceramics of the Momoyama period born from our ancestral homeland, we refine the secret traditions handed down through generations, striving day and night in our research to breathe new life into them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist: \u003c\/strong\u003eGyokuzan Kiln (玉山窯, Supervised by Yasuo Tamaoki), Kobei Kiln (幸兵衛窯, Guided by Kato Takuo VI, Kato Kobei VII, Kato Naohiko), Sentaro Kiln (仙太郎窯, Guided and Crafted by Ando Hidetake, Ando Takumi) - Mino Three Kilns Collaboration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaster Artisans \u0026amp; Potters of Each Kiln: \u003c\/strong\u003eGyokuzan \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKiln:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supervised by Yasuo Tamaoki (Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property of Gifu Prefecture); Kobei \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKiln:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guided by Kato Takuo VI (Living National Treasure), Kato Kobei VII, Kato Naohiko; Sentaro \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKiln:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guided and Crafted by Ando Hidetake (Holder of Intangible Cultural Property of Tajimi City), Ando Takumi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Period: \u003c\/strong\u003eLate 1980s–early 1990s (Late Showa to early Heisei era)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Condition: \u003c\/strong\u003eVery Good (No chips, no cracks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories: \u003c\/strong\u003eDedicated three-compartment paulownia box (Tomobako with calligraphy \"Sangama-hai\" and seals of three kilns), wrapping cloths, explanatory pamphlets included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/strong\u003eCeramic \/ Porcelain (Shino glaze, Akae overglaze enamel, Oribe glaze)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shino Sake Cup (Gyokuzan Kiln): Mouth diameter approx. 6.0 cm, Height approx. 5.0 cm; Akae Phoenix Pattern Sake Cup (Kobei Kiln): Mouth diameter approx. 5.6 cm, Height approx. 4.5 cm; Oribe Grass-Pattern Shoe-Shaped Sake Cup (Sentaro Kiln): Mouth diameter approx. 5.0–5.3 cm, Height approx. 4.5–4.7 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe items provided by our shop were produced a very long time ago and are all listed as pre-owned items. Please understand and confirm the age-related changes before considering your purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48396667650235,"sku":null,"price":65000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_3809_result.jpg?v=1790767478"},{"product_id":"456","title":"Craftsman Certified by the Minister of International Trade and Industry, Imperial Presenting Artist, Yamamoto Hogaku (山本芳岳), Pair of Kutani Fine Red Enamel Stem Cups with Peach Motif (Bajohai), Japanese-Style Shot Glasses, Aged Liquor Vessels #456","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThis is a supreme pair of red enamel porcelain works, \"Kutani Fine Red Enamel Stem Cups with Peach Motif (Bajohai), Pair (2 pieces),\" created by Yamamoto Hogaku (b. 1960), a leading authority in Kutani fine red enamel decoration (akae saibyo), a Traditional Craftsman certified by the Minister of International Trade and Industry (now the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry), and a highly renowned artist who presented works to the Imperial Household. Mr. Yamamoto, who cultivated his pictorial composition skills in the Design Course at Fukui High School and the Fine Arts Department (Japanese Painting) at Kinjo Junior College, learned wheel-throwing techniques at the Kutani Ware Crafts Training School. In 1982, he entered the studio of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/search?q=%22%E7%A6%8F%E5%B3%B6%E8%8A%B3%E6%98%A5%22\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHoshun Fukushima\u003c\/a\u003e, a master of Kutani fine red enamel decoration, receiving strict training in miraculous brushwork that draws lines as fine as human hair, as well as in overglaze enamels. In 1985, immediately after going independent, on the occasion of the Imperial visit to Kaga City for the All Japan High School Athletic Meet, he was honored to produce and present \"Kutani Fine Red Enamel Appetizer Dish with Chrysanthemum and Phoenix Motif\" to Their Imperial Highnesses the Crown Prince and Crown Princess (the Current Emperor Emeritus and Empress Emerita). Later, he successively served as a member of the Ishikawa Branch of the Japan Art Crafts Association and a director of the Kaga Art Box Association, establishing a brilliant career that includes solo exhibitions at Mitsukoshi Nihombashi Main Store and ceramic wall creations for major public buildings. The outer lid of the accompanying dedicated paulownia wooden box (tomobako) features the handwritten inscription \"Kutani Fine Red Enamel Stem Cups with Peach Motif,\" while the inner lid bears the signature seal \"Kutani Hogaku\" and a seal stamp. Since the final entry in the included explanatory pamphlet (shiori) lists \"2007 (Heisei 19) Mitsukoshi Nihombashi Main Store (3rd Exhibition),\" this work can be estimated as a piece created around 2007 (around Heisei 19), a period when his craftsmanship reached full maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eAnalyzing the design of this piece reveals a magnificent condensation of advanced compositional beauty backed by his background in Japanese painting and design, alongside Mr. Yamamoto's true hallmark: ultra-high-density fine red enamel decoration. On the exterior of the vessel, auspicious compartmentalized patterns such as shippo (seven treasures), kikko (tortoiseshell), and lattice motifs are meticulously drawn at micron-level density using a fine brush, at the center of which juicy peach fruits and leaves are depicted with gold outlines, red enamel gradations, and delicate stippling. Furthermore, cute peach fruits and plum blossoms are charmingly drawn on the inner bottom (mikomi), with geometric patterns and gold paint applied without gaps up to the inner rim of the vessel and the stem foot. The \"peach\" depicted here has been considered a sacred tree and divine fruit in Chinese and Japanese traditional motifs since ancient times, representing an exceptionally high-ranking auspicious motif symbolizing longevity and immortality. It also originates from the tale in the Kojiki (Records of Ancient Matters) where Izanagi no Mikoto repelled evil spirits with peach fruits, embodying a powerful talisman for warding off evil and bringing good health and blessings. The stem foot features beautiful decorations in green and gold enamels, and the bottom of the foot is proudly inscribed with \"Kutani Hogaku\" in red enamel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eBoasting a stem cup (bajohai) form with an elegant posture measuring approx. 5.5 cm in diameter and approx. 7.5 cm in height, our shop proposes this work, in alignment with modern refined lifestyles and fine spirits culture, as an ultimate pair of \"Japanese-style shot glasses (Japanese liquor vessels)\" for savoring vintage whisky, premium straight spirits, aged sake, or matured Japanese liquor neat. The tactile texture of delicate painting felt when holding the cup in hand and the auspicious motif of peaches and plum blossoms that appears at the bottom when pouring and finishing your drink elevate an evening drink to an incomparably graceful and dignified occasion. A masterpiece uniting the supreme line drawing technology of an Imperial Presenting Artist with traditional auspicious motifs, this piece allows one to relish the true essence of Japanese craft beauty through both visual appreciation and practical use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist: \u003c\/strong\u003eYamamoto Hogaku (山本芳岳, b. 1960)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist's Representative Career Highlights: \u003c\/strong\u003eGraduated from Design Course at Fukui High School, Fine Arts Department at Kinjo Junior College, and Kutani Ware Crafts Training School. [1982] Studied under Hoshun Fukushima. [1985] Went independent; presented a fine red enamel work on the occasion of the Imperial visit of Their Imperial Highnesses the Crown Prince and Crown Princess (current Emperor Emeritus and Empress Emerita) to Kaga City. [1989] Member of Ishikawa Branch of Japan Art Crafts Association; [1996] Certified as a Traditional Craftsman by the Minister of International Trade and Industry; held solo exhibitions at Mitsukoshi Nihombashi Main Store (1st to 3rd). Director of Kaga Art Box Association, Director of Kaga Kutani Ware Ceramics Co-operative Association.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Period: \u003c\/strong\u003eAround 2007 (around Heisei 19)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good (No chips, no cracks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories: \u003c\/strong\u003eDedicated paulownia wooden box (Tomobako with handwritten calligraphy \"Kutani Fine Red Enamel Stem Cups with Peach Motif\" on the lid, signature seal \"Kutani Hogaku\" and seal stamp on the inside of the lid), career pamphlet (shiori), wrapping cloth included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/strong\u003ePorcelain (Fine red enamel decoration, gold paint, green glaze, yellow glaze)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003eDiameter approx. 5.5 cm, Height approx. 7.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe items provided by our shop were produced a very long time ago even if unused, and are all listed as pre-owned items. Please understand and confirm the age-related changes before considering your purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48396667748539,"sku":null,"price":55000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_4164_result.jpg?v=1791090205"},{"product_id":"487","title":"Studied under Tokuda Yasokichi III – Certified Traditional Craftsman of Kutani Ware – Kawashima Hiroshi (河島洋) – Footed Sake Cup, Suisaka-de Style, with Round-Window Design in Overglaze Enamels and Gold – With Tomobako – Japanese Shot Glass #487","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis footed sake cup is by Kawashima Hiroshi, a Kutani ware artist based in Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture. The whole vessel is covered in a blackish-brown glaze with a silvery sheen. At the center of the inner surface, a round window holds a design in overglaze enamels and gold. The tall foot carries a band of leaf-shaped motifs in gold and silvery white on a pale blue-green ground. Inside the foot is a signature that can be read as “Hiroshi.” The inside of the Tomobako (the artist’s original signed wooden box) lid bears the signature “Hiroshi” and a red “Hiroshi” seal. The outside of the lid bears an ink inscription that can be read as “Suisaka-de” (Suisaka style) and the large character for “sakazuki” (sake cup). The wrapping cloth is also stamped with a red seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eKawashima Hiroshi was born in 1951 in Kamikawasaki-machi, Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture. He went on to study with the aim of becoming a designer, and his interest in ceramics grew while he was studying graphic design, oil painting, and watercolor. He later studied under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/search?q=%22%E5%BE%B3%E7%94%B0%E5%85%AB%E5%8D%81%E5%90%89%22\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTokuda Yasokichi\u003c\/a\u003e III, a Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property (Living National Treasure), and under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/search?q=%22%E4%B8%AD%E5%B3%B6%E7%8F%A0%E5%85%89%22\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNakajima Shuko\u003c\/a\u003e, a Holder of Intangible Cultural Property of Terai Town. At the 29th Japan Traditional Kogei Exhibition in 1982, his “Bowl with Small Floral Patterns in Overglaze Enamels” was accepted for exhibition. A work by his wife, Kawashima Mari, was accepted at the same exhibition. The couple have continued to work together as the Shishikara Pottery Studio (Shishikara Tobo).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe artist’s own record of his career lists three acceptances at the Japan Traditional Kogei Exhibition. It also lists acceptance at the Japan Traditional Kogei Exhibition Ishikawa Branch Exhibition, eight consecutive acceptances at the Traditional Kutani Ware Craft Exhibition, ten consecutive acceptances and two awards at the Sozo Bijutsu (Creative Art) Exhibition, and an award at the Kutani Design Exhibition. In terms of technical skill, he placed first in the first-grade ceramics skills examination and obtained the qualification of First-Grade Ceramics Technician, certified by the Minister of Labour. He was also commissioned to create “Design of Doves” as a commemorative gift for the 80th birthday of Ambassador Mansfield, the United States Ambassador to Japan. His solo exhibitions have been held at the Art Salon of the Daiwa Department Store, the Towa Gallery in Aoyama, Tokyo, and the Seibu department stores in Ikebukuro and Takatsuki, among other venues. His group exhibitions include “Six Ceramic Artists Who Will Shape Tomorrow” at the Odakyu Department Store, Shinjuku.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHe is currently a Full Member of the Japan Kogei Association and a Certified Traditional Craftsman of Kutani Ware. He is also a member of the Japan Ceramics Association and the Japan Ceramic Art Association, and he has served as a director of the Ishikawa Prefecture Ceramic Art Association and as a standing director of the Kaga City Art Association. He also belonged to the ceramics sections of the Issui-kai and the Sozo Bijutsu-kai. According to his biography, he received an Encouragement Prize at the Traditional Kogei Ishikawa Branch Exhibition in 1995 and exhibited at the National Art Museum of China in Beijing in 2000. In 2006 his “Bowl with Floral Design in Overglaze Enamels and Sgraffito” received the Hazama Memorial Prize at the Issui-kai Ceramics Section Exhibition, and he received the same prize again the following year, in 2007.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eKawashima is best known for work in the Yoshidaya style. The Yoshidaya kiln was founded in the late Edo period by Toyota Den’emon, a wealthy merchant of Daishoji who traded under the name Yoshidaya, with the aim of reviving Ko-Kutani (Old Kutani). The kiln was highly regarded for artistry and quality that approached those of Ko-Kutani. Drawn to Yoshidaya ware, Kawashima carries out every stage himself, from throwing on the wheel to overglaze painting. Through research into clay bodies, clay mixtures, and colored glazes, he established his own Yoshidaya style, and his works in this style are known as “So-Yoshidaya.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis cup belongs to a different line from that Yoshidaya style. The Tomobako bears an inscription that can be read as “Suisaka-de.” Explanations of Kutani ware styles describe Suisaka ware, said to have been produced before Ko-Kutani in Suisaka in Kaga (now Suisaka-machi, Kaga City), as having a body coated in brownish glaze with refinements such as reserved white areas, and with designs added in overglaze enamels or silver. The composition of this cup, with a round window on a blackish-brown glazed body decorated in overglaze enamels and gold, recalls this early Kaga style. The colors within the round window are ochre, green, white, and gold, and no red is used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eInside the round window on the inner surface of the bowl, flowing line motifs and fine dot motifs are drawn in gold on an ochre ground. Three white lines cross over them to form a triangle, and the inside of the triangle is filled with a gold seigaiha (wave) pattern on a green ground. The exterior and interior are covered in a blackish-brown glaze, with a silvery sheen over a fine, granular texture. The outward-flaring cylindrical foot is painted on a pale blue-green ground with radiating leaf-shaped motifs in gold and silvery white, together with dot motifs. The top and bottom of the foot are marked off by thin dark-brown lines, and the foot rim is unglazed, showing the clay body. The inside of the foot is dark green, and in a pale green circle at its center is a signature in white that can be read as “Hiroshi.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWe suggest this cup as a Japanese-style shot glass for sipping aged spirits or whisky neat, a little at a time. When the cup is filled, the enamel-painted round window at the bottom of the dark vessel can be admired through the surface of the liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNeither the cup nor the Tomobako records a year of production, so we date it to the period after the artist began his ceramic career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThere are no chips or cracks. The exterior has small black specks that appear to have occurred during firing, as well as a very small red spot. Near the foot, on the lower body, there is one small brushmark in gold. On the inner surface, some of the gold extends slightly beyond the edge of the round window. The foot rim shows uneven brown coloring. The outside of the Tomobako lid shows discoloration due to age. Please refer to the images for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist: \u003c\/strong\u003eKawashima Hiroshi (河島 洋、1951–)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelected Career Highlights: \u003c\/strong\u003e[1951] Born in Kamikawasaki-machi, Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture; studied under Tokuda Yasokichi III (Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property) and Nakajima Shuko (Holder of Intangible Cultural Property of Terai Town); [1982] Accepted at the 29th Japan Traditional Kogei Exhibition, “Bowl with Small Floral Patterns in Overglaze Enamels”; [c. 1983] Created “Design of Doves” as a gift commemorating the 80th birthday of Ambassador Mansfield, U.S. Ambassador to Japan; three acceptances at the Japan Traditional Kogei Exhibition (per the artist’s career record); eight consecutive acceptances at the Traditional Kutani Ware Craft Exhibition; ten consecutive acceptances and two awards at the Sozo Bijutsu Exhibition; award at the Kutani Design Exhibition; first place in the first-grade ceramics skills examination, First-Grade Ceramics Technician; Full Member of the Japan Kogei Association; Certified Traditional Craftsman of Kutani Ware; [2006 and 2007] Hazama Memorial Prize, Issui-kai Ceramics Section Exhibition (per his biography)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublic Collections:\u003c\/strong\u003e No records of holdings in public institutions have been confirmed\u003cbr\u003eDate: 1970s or later (after the start of the artist’s ceramic career; no date on the cup or the Tomobako)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good (no chips, no cracks)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded: \u003c\/strong\u003eTomobako, wrapping cloth\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Porcelain and pottery (glazed, overglaze enamels, gold)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003eRim diameter approx. 8.5 cm, H approx. 5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note: \u003c\/strong\u003eAlthough some of our items may be new and unused, all are listed as pre-owned because they were produced a very long time ago. Items may show signs of age-related wear. Please understand and check the condition before considering a purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67651891691707,"sku":null,"price":27000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_5518_result.jpg?v=1792252284"}],"url":"https:\/\/antiqueliquor1926.com\/en\/collections\/iroe-akae.oembed?page=2","provider":"Antique Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}