{"title":"Sake Cups (Guinomi) and Shot Glasses","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmall sake cups such as guinomi and sakazuki for sipping whisky and aged spirits neat, a little at a time. Besides ceramics, there are pieces in craft glass and crystal.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"7","title":"Kagami Crystal (カガミクリスタル) 50th Anniversary Decanter \u0026amp; Shot Glasses Set of 5 #7","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-kagami-crystal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKagami Crystal\u003c\/a\u003e was founded in 1934 and has been providing high-quality products as Japan's first specialized crystal glass factory. This zinc crystal work was made as a commemorative gift to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the company's founding in 1984 (Showa 59). The initial number given to the decanter body and the crystal stopper are engraved, indicating that it is a special item produced in limited quantities. It is a precious cultural asset, with little information remaining even at Kagami Crystal's headquarters. The crane on the crystal surface represents longevity in Japan and is reminiscent of the whisky \"Tsuru\" by Masataka Taketsuru, the founder of Nikka Whisky. It would be great if it could be used to divide and manage Nikka Whisky after opening.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*If the surface of the product appears slightly blurred, this is due to slight dirt caused by long-term storage, but we will sell it without cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\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 \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-kagami-crystal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKagami Crystal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear of production:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1984\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\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-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\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 Special box included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\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 Crystal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\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 9.2cm, Depth 5.72cm (decanter)\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\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. 4cm, diameter approx. 2.45cm (shot glass)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\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\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease check the photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e We prepare every description with great care, but errors may still remain in the text. Please examine the photos carefully before purchasing. Where the photos and the description differ, please take the photos as the basis for the product information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"カガミクリスタル","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46615836557499,"sku":"","price":50000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_0145.jpg?v=1746524204"},{"product_id":"13","title":"Sakimi's Sake Cup with Rain Design by Kato Yoshitaka (加藤良高), Ceramic Shot Glass #13","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThis one-of-a-kind piece represents the culmination of the work of ceramic artist Kato Yoshitaka (加藤良高, 1921–1990), a descendant of the prestigious \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/455\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKobei Kiln\u003c\/a\u003e, a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/mino-ware\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMino ware\u003c\/a\u003e maker, during the artist's final years. It features a \"rainfall pattern\" (rainy rain design) in which a beautiful blue glaze drips from the rim to the base, creating a beautiful harmony between the rich glaze and the tasteful crazing (fine cracks). The delicate yet powerful design, showcasing the master's skill, is impressive, and its comfortable size makes it suitable for practical use as a shot glass or sake cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThe title of the work, \"Sakimi\" (Happiness and Snake), is a combination of the word for happiness and the zodiac sign for the year of production, 1989. 1989 marked the turning point when the era changed from Showa to Heisei, and it is thought that Yoshitaka, who was 68 years old at the time, had this specially commissioned sake vessel made to celebrate what proved to be a final zodiac year, or to pray for a new era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eIt comes in an inscribed paulownia wood box (with the artist's signature and seal) and yellow cloth (with the same cloth), and is in very good condition. Together with Kato's brother, Kato Yoshitaka, a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/living-national-treasures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLiving National Treasure\u003c\/a\u003e, Kato Yoshitaka supported the golden age of the Kobei Kiln and was renowned as a leading figure in the Mino pottery world. This masterpiece, with its rich sensibility and unerring technique, is of great historical value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\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 \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/makers#ceramic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKato Yoshitaka\u003c\/a\u003e (1921–1990)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear of production:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1989 (Heisei 1\/Showa 64, Year of the Snake)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\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 or cracks)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\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-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\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 Ceramic (Mino ware)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\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. 4.5cm, diameter approx. 4.8cm\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Even if the products we offer are brand new and unused, they are very old and are listed as second-hand items. Please note that the products may have damage due to aging, so please understand and check before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease check the photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e We prepare every description with great care, but errors may still remain in the text. Please examine the photos carefully before purchasing. Where the photos and the description differ, please take the photos as the basis for the product information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46621236428987,"sku":"","price":25000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_8935_result.jpg?v=1784009733"},{"product_id":"16","title":"Miyanaga Rikichi (宮永理吉), Yanagihara Mutsuo (柳原睦夫), Morino Taimei (森野泰明) - Sodeisha Special Selection No. 1 \"Sanpai\": Avant-Garde Ceramic Masters Take On the Miniature Vessel, 3-Piece Set Including a Rare Hand-Blown Glass Sake Cup #16","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eThis masterpiece was released as a special selection of \"Sanpai\" (Three Sake Cups) by three contemporary ceramic artists representing Japan. It brings together the works of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-miyanaga-tozan-iii\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMiyanaga Rikichi\u003c\/a\u003e, Yanagihara Mutsuo, and Morino Taimei—masters who led the golden age of \"\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/sodeisha\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSodeisha\u003c\/a\u003e,\" the legendary avant-garde art group that rejected the concept of practical vessels and elevated ceramics into the realm of pure contemporary art known as \"Objets-yaki\" (sculptural ceramics). Among these three pieces, the work by Morino Taimei, a Person of Cultural Merit and a member of the Japan Art Academy, is crafted from hand-blown glass, which is extremely unusual for a ceramic artist. This highly rare and precious piece symbolizes Sodeisha's core philosophy of \"liberating art from the preconceived notions of materials.\" You can fully appreciate the wondrous paradox where the avant-garde aesthetic of dismantling and reconstructing tradition is confined within the miniature frame of a palm-sized sake cup. When savoring a precious Japanese whisky, why not enjoy it from a glass born of the same homeland where their passion still breathes?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtists:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-miyanaga-tozan-iii\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMiyanaga Rikichi\u003c\/a\u003e (宮永理吉), \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/makers#ceramic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eYanagihara Mutsuo\u003c\/a\u003e (柳原睦夫), \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/makers#ceramic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMorino Taimei\u003c\/a\u003e (森野泰明)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"60\"\u003eEra of Production:\u003c\/b\u003e 1980s–1990s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"91\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Very good (no chips, no cracks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"134\"\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/b\u003e Original box included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"169\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Ceramic, hand-blown glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"205\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Height approx. 6.5 cm, diameter approx. 5.5 cm each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"269\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\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\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease check the photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e We prepare every description with great care, but errors may still remain in the text. Please examine the photos carefully before purchasing. Where the photos and the description differ, please take the photos as the basis for the product information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"533\"\u003eAbout the Artists:\u003c\/b\u003e As follows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMiyanaga Rikichi (宮永理吉, 1935–)\u003c\/b\u003e Miyanaga Rikichi began studying sculpture at the Kyoto City University of Arts in 1954 under Shindo Tsuji and Masakazu Horiuchi, before dropping out of the postgraduate course in 1960 to travel to the United States. There, the artist engaged with Peter Voulkos and others. After returning to Japan, Miyanaga Rikichi garnered attention as a sculptor through exhibitions such as the \"Trends in Contemporary Art\" exhibition and became a member of the Sodeisha group in 1971. While possessing a background in the highest traditions of celadon techniques from the prestigious \"Miyanaga Tozan\" lineage, the artist developed organic and sculptural avant-garde forms that eliminated utility. By expressing the inherent vitality and tension of clay as a raw material, Miyanaga Rikichi powerfully embodied Sodeisha's vision of \"breaking away from the beauty of utility.\" The artist received the Kyoto Prefecture Order of Cultural Merit in 1998 and inherited the title of Miyanaga Tozan III in 1999.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eYanagihara Mutsuo (柳原睦夫, 1934–)\u003c\/b\u003e A ceramic artist from Kochi Prefecture, Yanagihara studied at the Kyoto City University of Arts and studied under \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. Yanagihara joined Sodeisha in 1958. In contrast to the avant-garde ceramics of the time, which tended to favor stoic, monochrome tones, the artist injected brilliant color expressions using gold and silver luster glazes and vivid primary colors. Through Yanagihara's experience living in the United States, the artist pursued a sculptural beauty endowed with an international sensibility, opening up a new horizon of the \"liberation of color\" for Sodeisha's avant-garde objects. The artist is one of the leading figures representing contemporary ceramics. Professor Emeritus at Osaka University of Arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"19\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMorino Taimei (森野泰明, 1934–)\u003c\/b\u003e A ceramic artist born in Kyoto. Born to the master craftsman Yoshimitsu Morino, Morino Taimei graduated from the Kyoto City University of Arts and subsequently released numerous works that fused tradition with modernity. Morino Taimei joined Sodeisha in 1957. Since the 1980s, the artist has participated in both domestic and international exhibitions, receiving high acclaim for avant-garde forms and glaze expressions. Excelling in sharp, architectural geometric compositions—as symbolized by this hand-blown glass piece—the artist transcended the very boundaries of clay as a material. Through a supreme conceptual expression that controlled the fluidity of fire and material, as well as the transmission of light and space, Miyanaga Rikichi embodied the pinnacle of the unique sculptural philosophy that Sodeisha aspired to achieve. The artist is a Person of Cultural Merit, a member of the Japan Art Academy, and one of the supreme titans of contemporary Japanese ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46647482515643,"sku":"","price":120000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_8214_result.jpg?v=1781791862"},{"product_id":"18","title":"Artist's work, hand-blown glass, with lid, silver glaze, moon shot glass #18","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt is a heavy shot glass with a lid. It was originally a high-end tea ceremony utensil, a type of tea utensil that is used to capture the aroma of tea, but its design for enjoying the aroma is also similar to that of whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shape and color of this piece are like the moon floating in the night sky, making it a very beautiful piece. It is the perfect item to enjoy Japanese whisky. The box and instructions have been lost, so the artist and date of production are unknown, but it is thought to be an old piece. Due to the lack of information, we are offering it at a low price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e unknown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear of production:\u003c\/strong\u003e unknown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\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-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\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 (glass, lid)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\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 hand-blown\u003c\/span\u003e glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\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. 5.6cm, diameter approx. 6cm\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\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\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease check the photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e We prepare every description with great care, but errors may still remain in the text. Please examine the photos carefully before purchasing. Where the photos and the description differ, please take the photos as the basis for the product information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46667470274747,"sku":"","price":25000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_9029_result.jpg?v=1784009926"},{"product_id":"20","title":"Kagami Crystal (カガミクリスタル) Edo Kiriko Shot Glass Beer Glass 5-Piece Set #20","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-kagami-crystal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKagami Crystal\u003c\/a\u003e was founded in 1934 and has been providing high-quality products as Japan's first factory specializing in crystal glass. This glass \u003cspan\u003eis a beer glass with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/edo-kiriko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEdo Kiriko\u003c\/a\u003e cuttings, a technique still used by Kagami Crystal today. It feels sturdy enough, but is made quite thin, making it easy to enjoy delicate flavors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is being offered as second-hand, but is in very good condition and appears to be unused, as the logo sticker is still attached. In addition, based on the logo design, the company name (Kagami Crystal Manufacturing) written on the product manual, and the head office address (Ota-ku, Tokyo), it is believed to have been produced between the 1970s and before 1984.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy not try using it when enjoying Japanese beer or Japanese whisky?\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 \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-kagami-crystal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKagami Crystal\u003c\/a\u003e\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 year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-1970s\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 Crystal\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. 10cm, diameter approx. 6cm\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 1:\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 understand and confirm that the products may have damage due to aging before considering purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\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 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e The logo sticker on one glass is partially peeled off. Please see the photo.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease check the photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e We prepare every description with great care, but errors may still remain in the text. Please examine the photos carefully before purchasing. Where the photos and the description differ, please take the photos as the basis for the product information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"カガミクリスタル","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46682955874491,"sku":"","price":16000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_0467.jpg?v=1749014302"},{"product_id":"25","title":"Iwata Hisatoshi (岩田久利) Late Work, Hand-blown Gold-decorated Red Glass \"San-shuku no Hai\" (The Cup of Three Celebrations) #25","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"25\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-iwata-hisatoshi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eIwata Hisatoshi\u003c\/a\u003e (岩田久利, 1925–1994) was an unparalleled master who elevated Japanese contemporary glass craft to a global standard, transforming it from mere practical tools into pure art. This piece is a unique masterpiece, deeply personal and filled with affection, created in Iwata's final years—just about a year before the artist's passing—when Iwata's artistic maturity had reached its zenith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"26\"\u003eBehind the overwhelming presence of this sake cup lies a special story: it was designed to celebrate a miraculous moment when three major longevity milestones coincided for a specific individual—Hakuju (99th birthday), a Golden Wedding Anniversary (50 years of marriage), and Kiju (77th birthday). To express these three forms of \"shuku\" (celebration), Hisatoshi specially designed this piece using three colors: the pure white symbolizing Hakuju, the luxurious gold telling of the half-century bond of the Golden Wedding Anniversary, and the red conveying the vitality of Kiju, thereby encapsulating Japanese culture and history within this small vessel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"27\"\u003eThe reason Iwata Hisatoshi's work is internationally acclaimed is due to an exceptional sense of color and the vitality of the material itself, brought out by the \"sora-fuki\" (free-blowing) technique, which involves shaping the glass in the air without a mold. In this work, the expression created by the fine gold particles and the diagonal red flowing patterns is powerful, as if capturing flames and passion, and the beautiful tapering form towards the base fits surprisingly comfortably in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"28\"\u003eHaving served as the founding president of the Japan Glass Art Association and received the Minister of Education Award at Nitten and the Japan Art Academy Prize, Hisatoshi reigned supreme in the postwar Japanese craft world. Now that new supplies have ceased, Iwata's posthumous works are cultural heritages that are extremely difficult to obtain. This sake cup, carefully passed down along with its original wooden box (tomobako) bearing the artist's signature and seal, is a crystallization of the \"Japanese beauty\" Iwata pursued until the end. It will continue to exude a unique presence, whether used as a vessel for special occasions or kept as a lifelong collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"29\"\u003ePlease experience for yourself the texture of authentic hand-blown glass from the Iwata Hisatoshi Glass Studio, and the artist's \"breath\" residing in the exquisite dimensions of approximately 5.8 cm in diameter and 9.4 cm in height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"30\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduced by:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-iwata-hisatoshi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eIwata Hisatoshi\u003c\/a\u003e Glass Studio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"30\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iwata Hisatoshi (岩田久利)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"30\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotable Activities:\u003c\/strong\u003e [1976] Minister of Education Award at Nitten; [1982] Japan Art Academy Prize \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1992–1993 (estimated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"30\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublic Collections:\u003c\/strong\u003e The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto, Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art, The Japan Art Academy, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, The Corning Museum of Glass, New York, Museum Kunstpalast, Düsseldorf, Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris, and others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"30\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good (no chips or cracks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"30\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original box included\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"30\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-blown glass\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"30\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diameter 5.8 cm (Opening 5.0 cm), Height 9.4 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"30\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Even if the products we offer are brand new and unused, they are vintage items from an older production period and are listed as second-hand. Items may show signs of age-related wear. Please review the details carefully before purchasing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease check the photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e We prepare every description with great care, but errors may still remain in the text. Please examine the photos carefully before purchasing. Where the photos and the description differ, please take the photos as the basis for the product information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"岩田久利","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46766045626555,"sku":null,"price":35000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_0506.jpg?v=1755336056"},{"product_id":"29","title":"Kagami Crystal (カガミクリスタル) Guinomi Shot Glass, Set of 2 #29","description":"\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1934, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-kagami-crystal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKagami Crystal\u003c\/a\u003e is Japan's first factory specializing in crystal glass, offering high-quality products. This product is a pair of crystal sake cups. The glass itself features a beautiful curve that tapers gently toward the bottom, creating a shape that fits comfortably in the hand. Looking closely at the image, you can see the extremely fine vertical cuts near the rim, which, while simple, reflect light for an elegant sparkle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The product is housed in a special wooden box, the lid of which is stamped with the Kagami Crystal logo and a red seal. This wooden box makes the glass look even more elegant, creating an atmosphere that makes it perfect as a gift. Although this product is being offered as a second-hand item, it is in very good condition, and the logo sticker still remains, suggesting that it is unused.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\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 \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-kagami-crystal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKagami Crystal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\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\u003eYear of production:\u003c\/strong\u003e mid-1990s\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\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 or cracks)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\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\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\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 Crystal\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\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. 5.5cm, diameter approx. 6.5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\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 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Even if the products we offer are brand new and unused, they are very old and are listed as second-hand products. Please note that the products may have damage due to aging, so please understand and check before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e One glass has a logo sticker that is partially peeling off. Please see the photo.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease check the photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e We prepare every description with great care, but errors may still remain in the text. Please examine the photos carefully before purchasing. Where the photos and the description differ, please take the photos as the basis for the product information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"カガミクリスタル","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46887724613819,"sku":null,"price":7500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_0615.jpg?v=1755682088"},{"product_id":"41","title":"Hand-blown glass by Sakata Jinnai（坂田甚内, Jin）, featuring red and gold accents, gold leaf, and gold accents. Deep Jinmon glass #41","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a \"Red and Gold Hand-Blown Glass Sake Cup\" by \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-sakata-jinnai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSakata Jinnai\u003c\/a\u003e (坂田甚内, 1943–; Jin). Gold leaf is scattered across the clear glass, creating a fantastical reflection of the light between the red base and the gold leaf. The elegant design is both elegant and stable, combining aesthetic value with practicality. Sakata Jinnai was born in Tokyo in 1943, studied under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/search?q=%22%E5%8A%A0%E5%AE%88%E7%94%B0%E7%AB%A0%E4%BA%8C%22\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKamoda Shoji\u003c\/a\u003e in 1964, and established a kiln in Kami-Oba, Mashiko Town, in 1966. Since then, the artist has been known as an artist who has incorporated glass and gold leaf into Sakata's works. This piece is thought to date from the 1990s and 2000s, when Sakata was actively pursuing the fusion of ceramic and glass and increasingly experimenting with gold leaf and decorative elements. This exceptional sake cup (glass) is a rare piece among Sakata Jinnai's works, and is a masterpiece that will add a touch of elegance to any evening drink or dinner table, making it an ideal gift or collectible piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-sakata-jinnai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSakata Jinnai\u003c\/a\u003e (坂田甚内, 1943–)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe artist's notable activities include:\u003c\/strong\u003e [ \u003cspan\u003e2009]\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eInvited artist at the 1st Shanghai International Ceramic Living Art Expo; [2013] Donated a large magatama plate with deep-patterned gold leaf and leaf glass, \"The Radiance of Life,\" to the Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine Heisei Grand Shrine Relocation; [2013] Donated a large black porcelain plate with deep-patterned gold leaf and leaf, \"Homage to the Sun,\" to coincide with the Ise Grand Shrine Shikinen Sengu; [\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2014] Donated a deep-patterned gold leaf and leaf glass objet d'art, \"Yamanei,\" to Atsuta Shrine; [2014]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDonated a pair of black porcelain engraved gold leaf and leaf boxes, \"Longevity,\" to Kameoka Hachiman Shrine (Mashiko Town).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\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 1990s-2000s\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 or 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 Glass, gold leaf\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 9.5cm, diameter 5.5cm\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\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Even if the products we offer are brand new and unused, they are very old and are listed as second-hand items. Please note that the products may have damage due to aging, so please understand and check before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease check the photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e We prepare every description with great care, but errors may still remain in the text. Please examine the photos carefully before purchasing. Where the photos and the description differ, please take the photos as the basis for the product information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47058981585083,"sku":null,"price":45000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_0997.jpg?v=1767788776"},{"product_id":"54","title":"Ishii Koji (石井康治)'s \"Celebration Cup\" Hand-blown Glass Red and White Sake Cup Set #54","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-ishii-koji\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eIshii Koji\u003c\/a\u003e (石井康治, 1946–1996) is one of Japan's leading glass artists, known for fantastical jellyfish motifs. Using a unique entrapment technique, the artist captures colors and motifs within the glass, creating a sense of transparency and floating that evokes the deep sea. Each of Ishii's works is one-of-a-kind, handmade, and is housed in museums both in Japan and abroad. The artist's works continue to receive high praise, with small pieces starting at around 80,000 yen and medium- to large masterpieces fetching over 1 million yen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work, a set of two hand-blown glass sake cups (guinomi) featuring the artist's signature techniques, is presented in a paulownia wood box as \"celebratory cups.\" The beautiful contrast of red and white makes this pair worthy of adding color to a special occasion drinking party. Both cups have a soft, rounded shape, with a slightly flared rim for easy drinking. The fresh luster unique to glass and the slight distortions and bubbles that can only be found in hand-blown glass create a warm and unique appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. White glass (clear\/multicolored inside)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsing highly transparent clear glass as a base, Ishii's signature inclusion technique is fully utilized. Gold leaf and multicolored glass fragments (red, blue, green, light blue, etc.) are trapped inside the glass, and the way they rise to the surface with delicate bubbles is reminiscent of champagne bubbles or jewels sparkling in the night sky. The rim has a texture reminiscent of a dusting of whitish powder snow, creating an overall glamorous yet pure and dreamy atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Red glass (gold-painted interior)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe base color is a vivid, deep crimson glass. From the inside to the outside, lavish gold decoration (gold leaf and golden glass pieces) reflects the light, giving off a gorgeous sparkle. The combination of red and gold is truly fitting for celebrations, and the organic arrangement of the deep red of the glass and the gold decoration evokes a sense of vitality and nobility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese two \"celebratory cups\" each have their own unique charm, but when placed together in red and white, they create a beautiful harmony that is exceptional. Not only are they practical as sake vessels, but they are also highly valued works of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\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 Ishii Glass Studio Co., Ltd.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ishii Koji\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist's representative activities:\u003c\/strong\u003e [1979] A work shown at \u0026quot;Japan New Face II\u0026quot; was purchased by Her Imperial Highness Princess Chichibu; [1985] Designed the silhouette bottle for Sanwa Shurui's \u0026quot;iichiko\u0026quot; and received a Special Prize at the Japan Package Design Competition; [1985] Special Prize at the Seibu Craft Grand Prize Exhibition; [1994] Exhibition \u0026quot;Symphony of Light and Wind: GLASS Ishii Koji\u0026quot; at the Narukawa Art Museum, Hakone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\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 1980s-1990s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\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 or cracks)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\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 included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\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 hand-blown glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\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 \u003cspan\u003eheight approx. 5cm, diameter approx. 6.5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Even if the products we offer are brand new and unused, they are very old and are listed as second-hand items. Please note that the products may have damage due to aging, so please understand and check before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease check the photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e We prepare every description with great care, but errors may still remain in the text. Please examine the photos carefully before purchasing. Where the photos and the description differ, please take the photos as the basis for the product information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"石井グラススタジオ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47085455835323,"sku":null,"price":50000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_1340.jpg?v=1760026877"},{"product_id":"66","title":"Hand-blown glass by Sakata Jinnai (坂田甚内, Jin), featuring platinum and gold leaf accents. Deep Jin Crest Glass #66","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis hand-blown glass by \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-sakata-jinnai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSakata Jinnai\u003c\/a\u003e features a deep pattern and platinum accents. This piece embodies the artist's unique worldview, transcending the boundaries between glass craft and ceramics. The glass itself is crafted using the \"crackle technique,\" which creates intricate cracks on the surface of the glass, causing the light to reflect irregularly, giving the entire piece a dreamlike texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe glass's design is characterized by a unique shape called \"Fukajinmon,\" which has a curved center. The most eye-catching feature is the gold decorative band that wraps around the narrow part of the glass. Gold leaf is lavishly scattered within the clear glass, giving off a dynamic and gorgeous glow that is almost as if a flame is entangled. This spiraling gold decoration elevates the glass beyond a simple sake cup, giving it a high value as a work of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSakata Jinnai was born in Tokyo in 1943, studied under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/search?q=%22%E5%8A%A0%E5%AE%88%E7%94%B0%E7%AB%A0%E4%BA%8C%22\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKamoda Shoji\u003c\/a\u003e in 1964, and built a kiln in Mashiko Town in 1966. The artist is known as an artist who pursues the fusion of ceramics and glass. The gold leaf and decorative experiments seen in this piece are thought to date from the 1990s and 2000s, when the artist was actively developing Sakata's techniques. This exquisite piece will add a touch of elegance to your evening drinks and dinner table, and is also ideal for collections and as a gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-sakata-jinnai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSakata Jinnai\u003c\/a\u003e (坂田甚内, 1943–)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe artist's notable activities include:\u003c\/strong\u003e [ \u003cspan\u003e2009]\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eInvited artist at the 1st Shanghai International Ceramic Living Art Expo; [2013] Donated a large magatama plate with deep-patterned gold leaf and leaf glass, \"The Radiance of Life,\" to the Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine Heisei Grand Shrine Relocation; [2013] Donated a large black porcelain plate with deep-patterned gold leaf and leaf, \"Homage to the Sun,\" to coincide with the Ise Grand Shrine Shikinen Sengu; [\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2014] Donated a deep-patterned gold leaf and leaf glass objet d'art, \"Yamanei,\" to Atsuta Shrine; [2014]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDonated a pair of black porcelain engraved gold leaf and leaf boxes, \"Longevity,\" to Kameoka Hachiman Shrine (Mashiko Town).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\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 1990s-2000s\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 or 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 Glass, gold leaf\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. 4.2cm\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\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Even if the products we offer are brand new and unused, they are very old and are listed as second-hand items. Please note that the products may have damage due to aging, so please understand and check before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease check the photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e We prepare every description with great care, but errors may still remain in the text. Please examine the photos carefully before purchasing. Where the photos and the description differ, please take the photos as the basis for the product information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47099314241723,"sku":null,"price":25000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_1541.jpg?v=1760806654"},{"product_id":"80","title":"Hand-blown glass by Sakata Jinnai (坂田甚内, Jin), featuring platinum, gold leaf, and gold accents. Set of 3 glasses with a deep Jin crest. #80","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a set of three hand-blown glassware by \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-sakata-jinnai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSakata Jinnai\u003c\/a\u003e, featuring a deep-patterned design and platinum-lacquered design. These works embody the artist's unique worldview and exceptional skill, transcending the boundaries between glass and ceramic art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe glass itself is crafted using a crackle technique, which creates minute cracks on the surface of the glass. When light hits the glass, the finely broken surface, like ice, reflects irregularly, giving the entire piece a fantastical glow and a cool texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe glass's unique design is reminiscent of the Fukajin crest, with the body consisting of two rounded bulges, one above the other, and a single curve in the middle. The inside of the glass's base is decorated with a delicate arabesque pattern in gold, along with the artist's signature, the character \"Jin.\" Gold accents can also be seen on the inside of the glass. This gold decoration elevates the glass beyond a simple sake cup, giving it a high level of value as a work of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSakata Jinnai was born in Tokyo in 1943, studied under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/search?q=%22%E5%8A%A0%E5%AE%88%E7%94%B0%E7%AB%A0%E4%BA%8C%22\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKamoda Shoji\u003c\/a\u003e in 1964, and built a kiln in Mashiko Town in 1966. The artist is known as an artist who pursues the fusion of ceramics and glass. The decorative experiments in crackle and gold leaf seen in this piece are thought to date from the 1990s to 2000s, when the artist was actively developing Sakata's techniques. This exquisite piece will add a touch of elegance to your evening drinks or dinner table, and is also ideal for collections or as a gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-sakata-jinnai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSakata Jinnai\u003c\/a\u003e (坂田甚内, 1943–)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe artist's notable activities include:\u003c\/strong\u003e [ \u003cspan\u003e2009]\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eInvited artist at the 1st Shanghai International Ceramic Living Art Expo; [2013] Donated a large magatama plate with deep-patterned gold leaf and leaf glass, \"The Radiance of Life,\" to the Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine Heisei Grand Shrine Relocation; [2013] Donated a large black porcelain plate with deep-patterned gold leaf and leaf, \"Homage to the Sun,\" to coincide with the Ise Grand Shrine Shikinen Sengu; [\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2014] Donated a deep-patterned gold leaf and leaf glass objet d'art, \"Yamanei,\" to Atsuta Shrine; [2014]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDonated a pair of black porcelain engraved gold leaf and leaf boxes, \"Longevity,\" to Kameoka Hachiman Shrine (Mashiko Town).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\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 1990s–2000s\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 or 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 Glass, gold leaf\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. 4.2cm\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\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Even if the products we offer are brand new and unused, they are very old and are listed as second-hand items. Please note that the products may have damage due to aging, so please understand and check before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease check the photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e We prepare every description with great care, but errors may still remain in the text. Please examine the photos carefully before purchasing. Where the photos and the description differ, please take the photos as the basis for the product information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47134716559547,"sku":null,"price":50000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_2367.jpg?v=1762239411"},{"product_id":"81","title":"Set of 2 hand-blown glass cups with a deep jinmon pattern, featuring platinum and gold leaf accents, by Sakata Jinnai (坂田甚内, Jin). #81","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a set of two hand-blown glass pieces by \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-sakata-jinnai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSakata Jinnai\u003c\/a\u003e, featuring a deep-patterned design and platinum-lacquered design. These pieces embody the artist's unique worldview and exceptional skill, transcending the boundaries between glass and ceramic art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe glass itself is crafted using a crackle technique, which creates minute cracks on the surface of the glass. When light hits the glass, the finely broken surface, like ice, reflects irregularly, giving the entire piece a fantastical glow and a cool texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe glass's unique design is reminiscent of the Fukajin crest, with the body consisting of two rounded bulges, one above the other, and a single curve in the middle. The inside of the glass's base is decorated with a delicate arabesque pattern in gold, along with the artist's signature, the character \"Jin.\" Gold accents can also be seen on the inside of the glass. This gold decoration elevates the glass beyond a simple sake cup, giving it a high level of value as a work of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSakata Jinnai was born in Tokyo in 1943, studied under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/search?q=%22%E5%8A%A0%E5%AE%88%E7%94%B0%E7%AB%A0%E4%BA%8C%22\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKamoda Shoji\u003c\/a\u003e in 1964, and built a kiln in Mashiko Town in 1966. The artist is known as an artist who pursues the fusion of ceramics and glass. The decorative experiments in crackle and gold leaf seen in this piece are thought to date from the 1980s to 1990s, when the artist was actively developing Sakata's techniques. This exquisite piece will add a touch of elegance to your evening drinks or dinner table, and is also ideal for collections or as a gift.\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\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-sakata-jinnai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSakata Jinnai\u003c\/a\u003e (坂田甚内, 1943–)\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\u003eThe artist's notable activities include:\u003c\/strong\u003e [ \u003cspan\u003e2009]\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eInvited artist at the 1st Shanghai International Ceramic Living Art Expo; [2013] Donated a large magatama plate with deep-patterned gold leaf and leaf glass, \"The Radiance of Life,\" to the Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine Heisei Grand Shrine Relocation; [2013] Donated a large black porcelain plate with deep-patterned gold leaf and leaf, \"Homage to the Sun,\" to coincide with the Ise Grand Shrine Shikinen Sengu; [\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2014] Donated a deep-patterned gold leaf and leaf glass objet d'art, \"Yamanei,\" to Atsuta Shrine; [2014]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDonated a pair of black porcelain engraved gold leaf and leaf boxes, \"Longevity,\" to Kameoka Hachiman Shrine (Mashiko Town).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\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 1990s-2000s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\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 or cracks)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\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-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\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 Glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\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-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Even if the products we offer are brand new and unused, they are very old and are listed as second-hand items. Please note that the products may have damage due to aging, so please understand and check before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease check the photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e We prepare every description with great care, but errors may still remain in the text. Please examine the photos carefully before purchasing. Where the photos and the description differ, please take the photos as the basis for the product information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47134720360635,"sku":null,"price":40000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_2391.jpg?v=1762239804"},{"product_id":"82","title":"Set of 2 Black Ceramic Sake Cups and Glasses by Sakata Jinnai (甚\/Jin) #82","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe entire surface of the glass is deeply engraved with an original, swirling pattern that resembles fingerprints, tree rings, or ripples on the surface of water. This pattern gives the glass a sense of dynamism and yet a calm rhythm, making it uniquely pleasant to the touch. The matte texture of the black pottery, which retains the strong texture of the earth, accentuates the swirling pattern and creates powerful shadows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design is unique, with the base (legs) being firm and plump towards the top. This gives it a surprisingly stable balance in the hand, despite its heavy appearance. The base is engraved with the artist's signature \"甚(Jin)\" within a flower-like design, proving the piece's provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe quiet, deep texture of black pottery makes it ideal as a sake cup for tasting not only sake, but also whisky and shochu. When you pour a drink, the black interior brings out the color and shine of the sake. In contrast to the gorgeous gold decoration seen in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-sakata-jinnai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSakata Jinnai\u003c\/a\u003e's other works, this black pottery cup pursues the powerful beauty of the material itself, and is recommended as a collection that will add elegance to your evening drinking time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-sakata-jinnai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSakata Jinnai\u003c\/a\u003e (坂田甚内, 1943–)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe artist's notable activities include:\u003c\/strong\u003e [ \u003cspan\u003e2009]\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eInvited artist at the 1st Shanghai International Ceramic Living Art Expo; [2013] Donated a large magatama plate with deep-patterned gold leaf and leaf glass, \"The Radiance of Life,\" to the Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine Heisei Grand Shrine Relocation; [2013] Donated a large black porcelain plate with deep-patterned gold leaf and leaf, \"Homage to the Sun,\" to coincide with the Ise Grand Shrine Shikinen Sengu; [\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2014] Donated a deep-patterned gold leaf and leaf glass objet d'art, \"Yamanei,\" to Atsuta Shrine; [2014]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDonated a pair of black porcelain engraved gold leaf and leaf boxes, \"Longevity,\" to Kameoka Hachiman Shrine (Mashiko Town).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\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 1980s-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 or 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 Black 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. 6.0cm, diameter approx. 6.3cm\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\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Even if the products we offer are brand new and unused, they are very old and are listed as second-hand items. Please note that the products may have damage due to aging, so please understand and check before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease check the photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e We prepare every description with great care, but errors may still remain in the text. Please examine the photos carefully before purchasing. Where the photos and the description differ, please take the photos as the basis for the product information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47134725701819,"sku":null,"price":9000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_2418.jpg?v=1762244223"},{"product_id":"87","title":"Living National Treasure Kitamura Shinichi (北村眞一)'s masterpiece: The Silver Arbor, Lost-wax casting (Rōgata) silver and blown glass sake cup #87","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThis sake vessel, titled Wax-mold Cast Silver and Blown Glass Sakazuki, is a masterpiece that distills the exceptional techniques of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-kitamura-shinichi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKitamura Shinichi\u003c\/a\u003e (北村眞一, 1952–), a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/living-national-treasures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLiving National Treasure\u003c\/a\u003e. It is an extremely rare piece that demonstrates the depth of the artist's exploration, beautifully fusing the disparate materials and techniques of metalwork and glass craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eBorn in 1952, Kitamura Shinichi is a metal artist who was certified in 2019 as a Preserver of the Important Intangible Cultural Property of Wax-mold Casting. This vessel is an exquisite creation utilizing those traditional techniques. Because silver, which is a metal, and glass have vastly different melting points and thermal expansion coefficients, the task of completely integrating the two requires extremely advanced skill to overcome the risk of bursting or cracking from thermal shock. This work features an ingenious structure that overcomes this challenge by blowing glass into a silver framework shaped like a tree. The silver ornamentation is characterized by an organic texture with numerous perforations and a form resembling a powerful, undulating tree trunk, creating a fantastical beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eThis piece is presumed to be an ambitious work from around the year 2000 (Heisei 12), a period of maturity in Kitamura's creative career during which the artist pursued the ultimate in technical fusion and decorativeness. The silver portion features a delicate design reminiscent of extending branches and leaves, evoking both the vitality of nature and a sense of tranquil beauty. When a drink is poured, light reflects through the intricate gaps in the silver, emitting a quiet radiance unlike any other. The expression of this light changes over time and projects various shadows depending on the viewing angle. The ability to appreciate the sophisticated craftsmanship of a Living National Treasure through an everyday vessel is one of this work's greatest charms. Fusions of glass with such complex silver motifs are rare even within Kitamura's body of work, making this a precious collector's item worthy of high acclaim for both its artistic and technical merit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-kitamura-shinichi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKitamura Shinichi\u003c\/a\u003e (北村眞一, 1952–)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist's major activities:\u003c\/strong\u003e [2019] Certified as a holder of the Important Intangible Cultural Property \"Lost-wax casting (Rōgata)\" (Living National Treasure)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\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 date:\u003c\/strong\u003e circa 2000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\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 or cracks)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\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 box included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\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 Silver, glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\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 7.5cm, diameter 5.5cm\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\" class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial note:\u003c\/strong\u003e As this is a silver product, discoloration due to oxidation of silver may occur.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Even if the products we offer are brand new and unused, they are very old and are listed as second-hand items. Please note that the products may have damage due to aging, so please understand and check before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease check the photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e We prepare every description with great care, but errors may still remain in the text. Please examine the photos carefully before purchasing. Where the photos and the description differ, please take the photos as the basis for the product information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47170608365755,"sku":null,"price":550000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_2601.jpg?v=1763175269"},{"product_id":"94","title":"Hand-blown glass jellyfish by Ishii Koji (石井康治) #94","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThis beautiful sake vessel is a work by \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-ishii-koji\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eIshii Koji\u003c\/a\u003e (石井康治, 1946–1996), a leading Japanese glass artist. Ishii Koji is renowned for fantastical jellyfish-inspired works, using a unique inclusion technique to trap colors and motifs within the glass, expressing a sense of transparency and suspension evocative of the deep sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThis sake vessel is also believed to be based on the jellyfish motif. Within the transparent interior of the glass, gold leaf and multicolored glass granules are trapped as if melting together, expressing a fantastical shimmer evocative of jellyfish tentacles drifting in water or the light sparkling within its body. The thin white glass lines depict the graceful movements of the jellyfish and the trajectory of life emerging from the darkness of the deep sea, further accentuating the depth and sense of suspension through the reflection of light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eEach piece is a one-of-a-kind handmade work, and the artist's high technical skill and artistry are evident in the shape of the glass, the substantial construction of the base, and the meticulous finish of the white wrap-around applied to the rim. Merging traditional Japanese craft beauty with a modern sensibility, this piece is a masterpiece of high artistic value. The accompanying original wooden box (tomobako) and the shiori leaflet signed by the artist guarantee that this is an authentic work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduced by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ishii Glass Studio Co., Ltd.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ishii Koji (石井康治)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotable Activities:\u003c\/strong\u003e [1979] Work exhibited at Japan New Face II and purchased by Her Imperial Highness Princess Chichibu; [1985] Designed the silhouette bottle for Sanwa Shurui's Iichiko and won a special prize at the Japan Package Design Competition; [1985] Won a special prize at the Seibu Crafts Grand Prize Exhibition; [1994] Held the solo exhibition Symphony of Light and Wind: GLASS Ishii Koji at the Narukawa Museum of Art in Hakone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMajor Collections:\u003c\/strong\u003e The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo; Aomori Museum of Art; Chiba Prefectural Museum of Art; Toyama Glass Art Museum; Hida Takayama Museum of Art; Narukawa Art Museum (Hakone-Lake Ashi).\u003cbr\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 1980s-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 or 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, outer box, wrapping cloth\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 hand-blown glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\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. 6.8cm, diameter approx. 7.8cm\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\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\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Even if the products we offer are brand new and unused, they are very old and are listed as second-hand items. Please note that the products may have damage due to aging, so please understand and check before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease check the photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e We prepare every description with great care, but errors may still remain in the text. Please examine the photos carefully before purchasing. Where the photos and the description differ, please take the photos as the basis for the product information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"石井グラススタジオ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47203785113787,"sku":null,"price":30000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_2833.jpg?v=1764137147"},{"product_id":"97","title":"Hand-blown white glass jellyfish by Ishii Koji (石井康治) #97","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThis beautiful sake vessel is a work by \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-ishii-koji\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eIshii Koji\u003c\/a\u003e (石井康治, 1946–1996), a leading Japanese glass artist. Ishii Koji is renowned for fantastical jellyfish-inspired works, using a unique inclusion technique to trap colors and motifs within the glass, expressing a sense of transparency and suspension evocative of the deep sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThis sake vessel is also believed to be based on the jellyfish motif. Within the transparent interior of the glass, gold leaf and multicolored glass granules are trapped as if melting together, expressing a fantastical shimmer evocative of jellyfish tentacles drifting in water or the light sparkling within its body. The thin white glass lines depict the graceful movements of the jellyfish and the trajectory of life emerging from the darkness of the deep sea, further accentuating the depth and sense of suspension through the reflection of light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eEach piece is a one-of-a-kind handmade work, and the artist's high technical skill and artistry are evident in the shape of the glass, the substantial construction of the base, and the meticulous finish of the white wrap-around applied to the rim. Merging traditional Japanese craft beauty with a modern sensibility, this piece is a masterpiece of high artistic value. The accompanying original wooden box (tomobako) and the shiori leaflet signed by the artist guarantee that this is an authentic work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduced by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ishii Glass Studio Co., Ltd.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ishii Koji (石井康治)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotable Activities:\u003c\/strong\u003e [1979] Work exhibited at Japan New Face II and purchased by Her Imperial Highness Princess Chichibu; [1985] Designed the silhouette bottle for Sanwa Shurui's Iichiko and won a special prize at the Japan Package Design Competition; [1985] Won a special prize at the Seibu Crafts Grand Prize Exhibition; [1994] Held the solo exhibition Symphony of Light and Wind: GLASS Ishii Koji at the Narukawa Museum of Art in Hakone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMajor Collections:\u003c\/strong\u003e The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo; Aomori Museum of Art; Chiba Prefectural Museum of Art; Toyama Glass Art Museum; Hida Takayama Museum of Art; Narukawa Art Museum (Hakone-Lake Ashi).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\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 1980s-1990s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\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 or cracks)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\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, outer box, wrapping cloth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\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 hand-blown glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\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. 6.8cm, diameter approx. 7.8cm\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Even if the products we offer are brand new and unused, they are very old and are listed as second-hand items. Please note that the products may have damage due to aging, so please understand and check before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease check the photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e We prepare every description with great care, but errors may still remain in the text. Please examine the photos carefully before purchasing. Where the photos and the description differ, please take the photos as the basis for the product information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"石井グラススタジオ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47234416869563,"sku":null,"price":27000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_2916_1bceee07-48de-4ae7-b3ef-b6633a338f06.jpg?v=1765539867"},{"product_id":"102","title":"Set of 2 hand-blown glass sake cups with a deep Jin pattern, made by Sakata Jinnai (坂田甚内, Jin), in red and gold. #102","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThis hand-blown glass sake cup was created by \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-sakata-jinnai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSakata Jinnai\u003c\/a\u003e (Jin), a leading Japanese ceramic artist who has pioneered a unique artistic world across a wide range of fields, including spatial design and glass craft. The most distinctive feature of this work is its highly artistic design, which combines the artist's signature \"Shinjin\" pattern with vibrant red. The base features a delicately painted, flowing pattern reminiscent of waves and clouds, crafted in gold on passionate red glass. This pattern goes beyond mere decoration and can be said to visualize the invisible energy and fundamental flow of life. The artist's signature, \"Jin,\" is proudly inscribed in gold on the base, confirming its value as a unique piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe craftsmanship of the piece requires hand-blown glass, which requires advanced craftsmanship. Of particular note is the beauty of the \"cracked glass\" applied to the cup. Created by rapidly cooling high-temperature glass and then reheating it, these delicate, mesh-like cracks refract light in complex ways, creating a jewel-like sparkle when an amber-colored drink is poured into the piece. The contrasting structure of the smoothly curved cup and the powerful, substantial base embodies Jinnai's unique aesthetic, combining the opposing elements of delicacy and strength in a single vessel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eSakata Jinnai's creative philosophy is to \"convey the intangible spirit through tangible objects.\" In this glass, too, the slight fluctuations and randomness of each crack, which are unique to hand-blown glass, give the impression of the \"pulsation of life\" that cannot be found in mass-produced products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe period of production is thought to date from the 2000s onwards, when Jinnai first applied the \"red and gold\" technique Sakata had developed in ceramics to glass art, becoming established as a highly acclaimed artist both in Japan and overseas. This glass cup, with its overwhelming presence that transforms an everyday moment into a special ritual, is a truly supreme work of art that invites the user into the \"abyss of beauty\" that the artist pursues.\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\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-sakata-jinnai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSakata Jinnai\u003c\/a\u003e (坂田甚内, 1943–)\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\u003eThe artist's notable activities include:\u003c\/strong\u003e [ \u003cspan\u003e2009]\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eInvited artist at the 1st Shanghai International Ceramic Living Art Expo; [2013] Donated a large magatama plate with deep-patterned gold leaf and leaf glass, \"The Radiance of Life,\" to the Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine Heisei Grand Shrine Relocation; [2013] Donated a large black porcelain plate with deep-patterned gold leaf and leaf, \"Homage to the Sun,\" to coincide with the Ise Grand Shrine Shikinen Sengu; [\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2014] Donated a deep-patterned gold leaf and leaf glass objet d'art, \"Yamanei,\" to Atsuta Shrine; [2014]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDonated a pair of black porcelain engraved gold leaf and leaf boxes, \"Longevity,\" to Kameoka Hachiman Shrine (Mashiko Town).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\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 year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2000s (estimated)\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\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 or cracks)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\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-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\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 Glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\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 9.5cm, diameter 5.5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Even if the products we offer are brand new and unused, they are very old and are listed as second-hand items. Please note that the products may have damage due to aging, so please understand and check before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease check the photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e We prepare every description with great care, but errors may still remain in the text. Please examine the photos carefully before purchasing. Where the photos and the description differ, please take the photos as the basis for the product information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47321141018811,"sku":null,"price":60000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_3102_2844e4a5-b9d4-4797-932f-edb11ef3e1b2.jpg?v=1766902565"},{"product_id":"103","title":"Hand-blown glass by Sakata Jinnai (坂田甚内, Jin), red and gold glaze, Deep Jin Crest Glass #103","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThis hand-blown glass sake cup was created by \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-sakata-jinnai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSakata Jinnai\u003c\/a\u003e (Jin), a leading Japanese ceramic artist who has pioneered a unique artistic world across a wide range of fields, including spatial design and glass craft. The most distinctive feature of this work is its highly artistic design, which combines the artist's signature \"Shinjin\" pattern with vibrant red. The base features a delicately painted, flowing pattern reminiscent of waves and clouds, crafted in gold on passionate red glass. This pattern goes beyond mere decoration and can be said to visualize the invisible energy and fundamental flow of life. The artist's signature, \"Jin,\" is proudly inscribed in gold on the base, confirming its value as a unique piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe craftsmanship of the piece requires hand-blown glass, which requires advanced craftsmanship. Of particular note is the beauty of the \"cracked glass\" applied to the cup. Created by rapidly cooling high-temperature glass and then reheating it, these delicate, mesh-like cracks refract light in complex ways, creating a jewel-like sparkle when an amber-colored drink is poured into the piece. The contrasting structure of the smoothly curved cup and the powerful, substantial base embodies Jinnai's unique aesthetic, combining the opposing elements of delicacy and strength in a single vessel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eSakata Jinnai's creative philosophy is to \"convey the intangible spirit through tangible objects.\" In this glass, too, the slight fluctuations and randomness of each crack, which are unique to hand-blown glass, give the impression of the \"pulsation of life\" that cannot be found in mass-produced products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe period of production is thought to date from the 2000s onwards, when Jinnai first applied the \"red and gold\" technique Sakata had developed in ceramics to glass art, becoming established as a highly acclaimed artist both in Japan and overseas. This glass cup, with its overwhelming presence that transforms an everyday moment into a special ritual, is a truly supreme work of art that invites the user into the \"abyss of beauty\" that the artist pursues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-sakata-jinnai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSakata Jinnai\u003c\/a\u003e (坂田甚内, 1943–)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe artist's notable activities include:\u003c\/strong\u003e [ \u003cspan\u003e2009]\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eInvited artist at the 1st Shanghai International Ceramic Living Art Expo; [2013] Donated a large magatama plate with deep-patterned gold leaf and leaf glass, \"The Radiance of Life,\" to the Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine Heisei Grand Shrine Relocation; [2013] Donated a large black porcelain plate with deep-patterned gold leaf and leaf, \"Homage to the Sun,\" to coincide with the Ise Grand Shrine Shikinen Sengu; [\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2014] Donated a deep-patterned gold leaf and leaf glass objet d'art, \"Yamanei,\" to Atsuta Shrine; [2014]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDonated a pair of black porcelain engraved gold leaf and leaf boxes, \"Longevity,\" to Kameoka Hachiman Shrine (Mashiko Town).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\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 1990s-2000s\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 or 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 Glass\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 9.5cm, diameter 5.5cm\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\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Even if the products we offer are brand new and unused, they are very old and are listed as second-hand items. Please note that the products may have damage due to aging, so please understand and check before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease check the photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e We prepare every description with great care, but errors may still remain in the text. Please examine the photos carefully before purchasing. Where the photos and the description differ, please take the photos as the basis for the product information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47321142362299,"sku":null,"price":35000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_3134.jpg?v=1766903066"},{"product_id":"139","title":"Nitten Special Selection Award Winner, Medal with Yellow Ribbon Recipient: Yoshida Takeo (吉田丈夫), Crystal Chamfered and Engraved Sake Cup \"Sculpture of Light\" - A Sake Vessel Imbued with the Modern Craft Spirit of His Kagami Crystal Years #139","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003eThis crystal sake cup, crafted by \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-yoshida-takeo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eYoshida Takeo\u003c\/a\u003e (吉田丈夫, 1916–2002)—a titan who represented the glass art world from the Showa to the Heisei eras and was highly renowned as a Contemporary Master Craftsman—is a supreme masterpiece that encapsulates the exceptionally high purity of the material and the artist's unique design philosophy of skillfully manipulating the refraction of light. The open forge of Yoshida Takeo's artistry was rooted in the artist's 1939 graduation from the Tokyo Fine Arts School, Crafts Department, Lacquerware Section, where Yoshida mastered lacquer art, the very core of traditional Japanese aesthetics. During Yoshida's studies in 1938, the artist active as a member of the Keii Kogei Dojin, winning an award at the 3rd Jizai Craft Art Exhibition. Following graduation, selection for the 6th New Ministry of Education Art Exhibition (Shin-Bunten) in 1943 marked Yoshida's emergence as a young banner-bearer of traditional crafts. In 1947, Yoshida co-founded the Katagata Craft Group (Katagata Kogei Shudan) and held its inaugural exhibition at Wako in Ginza. A major turning point arrived in 1949 when the artist joined the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-kagami-crystal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKagami Crystal\u003c\/a\u003e Manufactory. From this moment, the rigorous eye for form Yoshida had cultivated through lacquerware was directed toward a new, translucent material: glass. In 1952, the artist participated in the formation of the Creative Craft Association (Soshaku Kogei Kyokai), presenting works at their first exhibition at the Shiseido Gallery, and in the following year of 1953, Yoshida won the coveted Special Selection (Tokusen) Award at the 9th Nitten Exhibition. Furthermore, through the co-founding of the Japan Designer-Craftsmen Association in 1956 and Yoshida's appointment as a founding committee member of Craft Center Japan in 1959, the artist literally spearheaded the dawn of the post-war Japanese modern craft movement. The artist's pioneering footsteps are historically chronicled by Yoshida's selection for \"The Century of Modern Crafts Exhibition\" at the Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Modern Art and \"The 10 Years of Modern Art Masterpieces Exhibition\" at Toyoko in Shibuya.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003eIn the latter half of Yoshida's career, the artist further deepened the beauty of traditional crafts. Beginning with a commendation as a Contemporary Master Craftsman by the Minister of Labor in 1974, Yoshida accumulated top awards at the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition, including the Tokyo Metropolitan Governor's Award and the Japan Art Crafts Association Holder's Award. Yoshida's supreme technique and artistic genius received immutable acclaim through a series of national honors: the Medal with Yellow Ribbon in 1986, the permanent acquisition of the artist's representative masterpiece \"Date-hyo\" (Date Gourd-shaped Vase) by the National Crafts Museum in 1988, and the conferment of the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Rosette (Fifth Class) in 1992. At the foundation of Yoshida Takeo's artistic philosophy lay a mandate not to flaunt flashy decorations or novel techniques, but to engage with the innocent material of crystal glass with absolute sincerity, drawing out its inherent transparency and the structural beauty of light. The geometric composition, stripped of all superfluous ornamentation, brings the intrinsic beauty of the material to the ultimate foreground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003eParticularly eye-catching is the profound, sculptural chamfering applied to the base. The sharp faceting, which appears as if the light itself has been sharply carved out from a block of glass, is a design style synonymous with the artist, beautifully manifesting the aesthetic beauty Yoshida lifelong pursued: giving physical form to the structure of light. Furthermore, the pinnacle highlight of this work resides in the single, perfectly round air bubble intentionally sealed within the center of the thick bottom of the base. Positioned inside a space purged of impurities to the utmost limit, this solitary grain of air gathers the light reflected by the surrounding chamfered facets back to the center, radiating a mysterious glow akin to a silvery gemstone. The bowl that holds the sake forms a clean, dignified cylindrical shape, but peering into its interior bottom reveals a delicate engraved pattern reminiscent of flowing water or a gentle breeze, imparting a soft nuance to the rigid crystal. The powerful signature \"Made by Takeo\" and the seal inscribed upon the original wooden box symbolize the pride of an artist who never ceased to question the true value of Yoshida's materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003eOur shop proposes this masterpiece by a giant who carved an immortal footprint into the history of Japanese glass art, not merely as a sake cup, but as a special vessel designed to awaken the charms of the highest quality Japanese whisky or aged sake that has deepened over time through all five senses. While the piece possesses a modest size that nestles comfortably in the hand, the moment it is held, the pleasant weight and definitive mass characteristic of fine crystal are solemnly transmitted to the palm. When the amber liquid of aged spirit is poured within, the single air bubble at the base transmits and reflects those rich hues, allowing you to directly relish Yoshida Takeo's exceptional sensibility—which adopted light itself as an element of design—amidst your daily luxurious moments. This is a crystalline embodiment of modern craft combining historical value and utilitarian beauty, a rare find seldom encountered even within domestic and international markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"22\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-yoshida-takeo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eYoshida Takeo\u003c\/a\u003e (吉田丈夫, 1916–2002)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"22\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22\" data-index-in-node=\"34\"\u003eArtist's Representative Activities:\u003c\/b\u003e [1938] Won an award at the 3rd Jizai Craft Art Exhibition as a member of Keii Kogei Dojin, [1939] Graduated from Tokyo Fine Arts School, Crafts Department, Lacquerware Section, [1943] Selected for the 6th Shin-Bunten Exhibition, [1947] Co-founded the Katagata Craft Group, [1949] Joined Kagami Crystal Manufactory, [1952] Participated in the formation of the Creative Craft Association, [1953] Won the Special Selection Award at the 9th Nitten Exhibition, [1956] Participated in the formation of the Japan Designer-Craftsmen Association, [1957] Exhibited at \"The Century of Modern Crafts Exhibition\" (Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Modern Art) and others, [1959] Appointed as a founding committee member of Craft Center Japan, [1974] Commended as a Contemporary Master Craftsman by the Minister of Labor, [1977] Selected for the 24th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition for the first time, [1981] Won the Tokyo Metropolitan Governor's Award at the 28th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition, [1986] Awarded the Medal with Yellow Ribbon, [1990] Received the Minister of International Trade and Industry Award (Traditional Crafts Industry Outstanding Technician Commendation), [1992] Conferred the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Rosette (Fifth Class), [1995] Won the Japan Art Crafts Association Holder's Award at the 42nd Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"22\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22\" data-index-in-node=\"1439\"\u003eMuseum Collections:\u003c\/b\u003e National Crafts Museum (Independent Administrative Institution National Museum of Art, formerly the Crafts Gallery of the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo), Koriyama City Museum of Art, and others\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"22\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22\" data-index-in-node=\"1660\"\u003eCirca:\u003c\/b\u003e 1980s (Estimated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"22\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22\" data-index-in-node=\"1685\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Very good (no chips, no cracks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"22\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22\" data-index-in-node=\"1728\"\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/b\u003e Original wooden box included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"22\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22\" data-index-in-node=\"1770\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Hand-blown glass, crystal glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"22\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22\" data-index-in-node=\"1812\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Height approx. 8.0 cm, width approx. 3.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"22\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22\" data-index-in-node=\"1868\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e All items offered by our shop, even if new and unused, are from a very old production period and are listed as used. Please be aware that products may have damage due to age, and consider your purchase after understanding and confirming this.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease check the photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e We prepare every description with great care, but errors may still remain in the text. Please examine the photos carefully before purchasing. Where the photos and the description differ, please take the photos as the basis for the product information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47381244215483,"sku":null,"price":38000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_3939.jpg?v=1769161610"},{"product_id":"159","title":"Ishii Koji (石井康治) Hand-blown Art Glass Gold-decorated Knot Motif Sake Cup, 1 Piece #159","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-ishii-koji\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eIshii Koji\u003c\/a\u003e (石井康治, 1946–1996) was a pioneer who infused Western glass crafts with a uniquely Japanese sensibility and a traditional Japanese aesthetic. Even after Ishii's passing in 1996, the artist continues to receive enthusiastic praise from collectors around the world. This work, a Hand-blown Glass Gold-decorated Sake Cup, embodies the refined aesthetics of Ishii's prime from the late 1980s to the mid-1990s, making it truly worthy of being called a masterpiece for the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThe greatest appeal of Ishii's work lies in the tranquil and elegant texture of the frosted finish, evocative of the harsh winters of northern Japan. The lavish gold decoration that adorns the matte glass surface is more than just a superficial ornament; by contrasting it with the frosted texture, it exudes a profound brilliance that changes its expression depending on the angle of the light. Of particular note is the Musubi (knot) motif around the midsection. In Japanese culture, knots are considered sacred symbols that connect people and hearts. Expressing this in glass, which begins to harden the instant it is removed from the heat, requires extremely advanced craftsmanship. The way the glass curves, like unwavering brushstrokes, embrace the gold work is a true embodiment of Ishii's pursuit of the Japanese aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eFurthermore, the structure of a stemmed sake cup like this one is among the most difficult shapes to create in the field of glass art. During the hand-blown molding process, the thin stem is subjected to extreme thermal stress, often leading to breakage or distortion during the cooling stage. Completing such a piece requires extraordinary concentration and skilled technique. Ishii's signature engraved on the bottom is proof that it is an authentic work that has overcome this rigorous process and passed strict inspection. This sake cup, which has been carefully preserved along with its original box, goes beyond its function as a simple drinking vessel, conveying the passion and creative intensity that Ishii Koji poured into this glass every time it rests in the owner's hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduced by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ishii Glass Studio Co., Ltd.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ishii Koji (石井康治)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotable Activities:\u003c\/strong\u003e [1979] Work exhibited at Japan New Face II and purchased by Her Imperial Highness Princess Chichibu; [1985] Designed the silhouette bottle for Sanwa Shurui's Iichiko and won a special prize at the Japan Package Design Competition; [1985] Won a special prize at the Seibu Crafts Grand Prize Exhibition; [1994] Held the solo exhibition Symphony of Light and Wind: GLASS Ishii Koji at the Narukawa Museum of Art in Hakone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMajor Collections:\u003c\/strong\u003e The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo; Aomori Museum of Art; Chiba Prefectural Museum of Art; Toyama Glass Art Museum; Hida Takayama Museum of Art; Narukawa Art Museum (Hakone-Lake Ashi).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 1980s to mid-1990s (estimated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good (no chips or cracks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original box and informational brochure included \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-blown glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height approx. 10cm, Diameter approx. 6cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Even if the products we offer are brand new and unused, they are vintage items from an older production era and are listed as second-hand. Items may show signs of age-related wear. Please review the details carefully before purchasing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease check the photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e We prepare every description with great care, but errors may still remain in the text. Please examine the photos carefully before purchasing. Where the photos and the description differ, please take the photos as the basis for the product information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"石井グラススタジオ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47466202595515,"sku":null,"price":41000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_4243.jpg?v=1771762390"},{"product_id":"161","title":"Fujita Jun (藤田潤)'s Hand-Blown Glass Large Sake Cup: A Rare Piece by a Nationally Renowned Artist #161","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-fujita-jun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFujita Jun\u003c\/a\u003e (藤田潤, 1951–) is a leading figure in contemporary Japanese glass art, having embarked on a creative journey in 1979 after graduating from the Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Letters at Gakushuin University. Since the 1980s, Fujita has garnered extensive acclaim, receiving numerous prestigious honors including the Chiba Prefectural Exhibition Prize, the Bridgestone Museum of Art Prize at the 1996 Japan Glass Exhibition, and the Gold Medal—the highest honor—at the 2001 International Exhibition of Glass Kanazawa. The artist's illustrious career is reflected in the inclusion of Fujita's works in the permanent collections of major domestic institutions such as the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, and the Yokohama Museum of Art, as well as renowned international venues including the Ebeltoft Glass Museum in Denmark, the mudac (Museum of Contemporary Design and Applied Arts) in Lausanne, Switzerland, and the São Paulo Museum of Art in Brazil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eThis hand-blown glass sake cup, measuring approximately 8.7 cm in diameter and 6 cm in height, was produced during Fujita’s highly productive period between 1995 and 1996. Its generous proportions represent a perfect harmony between functional utility and aesthetic splendor. Utilizing Fujita's signature hand-blowing technique, Fujita masterfully draws out the soft texture and fluid contours inherent to glass. A band of noble, radiant gold leaf is applied across the center, while the vibrant blue accent at the base provides a stunning contrast to the clear glass, evoking a sense of cool serenity and profound dignity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eThe technical brilliance of this piece lies in the artist's exceptional heat management, which allows glass and gold leaf—materials with vastly different thermal expansion coefficients—to be fused at the molecular level in a molten state exceeding 1,200°C. In hand-blown glass, any sudden temperature drop during the shaping process can cause the gold leaf to peel or induce internal structural tension; therefore, precise temperature programming in the annealing furnace is paramount. The flawless adhesion and brilliance of the gold leaf in this work testify to the perfection of this execution. Artistically, the ponte process used to join the colored base with the clear upper body achieves a sophisticated balance between deliberate intent and natural spontaneity, minimizing distortion while preserving the organic fluctuations of hand-blown glass. The gold leaf is not merely a surface adornment; it is strategically positioned to create multiple internal reflections as light penetrates the glass, bounces off the gold, and passes back through the vessel. This calculated interplay enables the coexistence of a heavy metallic luster and airy transparency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003ePresented in its original signed wooden box (tomobako) featuring the artist's signature and seal, and accompanied by a chronicle of Fujita's career, this piece is a complete and pristine example of Fujita’s artistry. Fujita's aesthetic has gained significant global recognition, including being featured in the scholarly journals of the Corning Museum of Glass in the United States. The acquisition of the artist's work by the Japan Foundation and major museums worldwide is a tribute not only to its visual beauty but to its status as a symbol of the structural and technical perfection achieved by Japanese glass art at the close of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-fujita-jun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFujita Jun\u003c\/a\u003e (藤田潤, 1951–)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotable Achievements:\u003c\/strong\u003e [1988] Chiba Prefectural Exhibition Prize, [1996] Bridgestone Museum of Art Prize at the '96 Japan Glass Exhibition, [1999] Silver Award at the Japanese Contemporary Glass Exhibition in Notojima, [2001] Gold Award at the International Glass Exhibition Kanazawa\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublic Collections:\u003c\/strong\u003e The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e (MOMAT), \u003c\/span\u003eThe Japan Foundation, Yokohama Museum of Art, Glasmuseet Ebeltoft\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e (Denmark), \u003c\/span\u003emudac - Museum of Contemporary Design and Applied Arts\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e (Lausanne, Switzerland) \/, \u003c\/span\u003eSão Paulo Museum of Art\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e (MASP \/ Brazil),\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003eand others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate of Production:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1995–2000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent (No chips or cracks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original signed wooden box, artist's chronicle (shiori)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-blown glass, gold leaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diameter 8.7 cm, Height 6.0 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotice:\u003c\/strong\u003e While this item is in unused condition, it is a vintage piece produced many years ago and is therefore listed as second-hand. Please be aware that vintage items may show minor signs of age. We invite you to examine the provided images carefully before considering your purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease check the photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e We prepare every description with great care, but errors may still remain in the text. Please examine the photos carefully before purchasing. Where the photos and the description differ, please take the photos as the basis for the product information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47469729153211,"sku":null,"price":27000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_4271.jpg?v=1771760914"},{"product_id":"168","title":"Hiroshima Prefectural Important Intangible Cultural Property, Uchida Yasuhide (内田泰秀), Late Mature Period Masterpiece, Lost and Visionary Technique \"Hyori Kantsu Nishiki Neriage\" Ceramic Shot Glass #168","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-uchida-yasuhide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eUchida Yasuhide\u003c\/a\u003e (内田泰秀, 1893–1997) is revered as a \"solitary legend\" in the history of Showa-era ceramics. After receiving international acclaim at the 1970 Osaka Expo and refining Uchida's craft at the prestigious Manufacture nationale de Sèvres in France, the artist reached a unique aesthetic realm where Japanese and French sensibilities converged. This exquisite shot glass is a masterpiece from the artist's mature later years. It is crafted using Uchida's signature technique, \"Hyorikantsuunishikineriage\" (Through-and-Through Brocade Neriage), a legendary method that has effectively been lost to time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003eAt first glance, the intricate geometric patterns may appear to be delicate brushwork, but they contain no pigments or painted designs whatsoever. This technique involves coloring raw clay with various metal oxides and assembling them like a complex 3D puzzle based on precise calculations, making the pattern itself the very structure of the vessel. Because different colored clays have varying shrinkage rates during firing, the risk of cracking at the joints is extremely high, and no glaze is used to hide imperfections. The vivid, unclouded colors and durable finish are the results of Uchida's mastery of color science at Sèvres and the artist's absolute obsession with controlling every grain of clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003eTrue to its name, \"Hyorikantsuu\" (Front-to-Back Penetration), the intricate exterior patterns pass through to the interior and base with absolute precision, creating a structure that is literally the same inside and out. This serves as undeniable proof of the perfect layering of the clay. For Uchida, a native of Hiroshima, this \"through-and-through\" beauty was a sublime physical manifestation of a prayer for a world of \"peace without front or back\" (transparency and harmony). The base is engraved with the character \"Tai\" (Yasu), the artist's authentic signature, and one can feel the distinct, woven layers of clay—a hallmark of Uchida's work—with their fingertips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003eWe present this historically significant masterpiece as the ultimate shot glass for savoring the finest whiskies or spirits. Measuring 4.2 cm in height and 4.9 cm in diameter, its delicate size fits perfectly in the hand, ideal for appreciating the layered aromas of fine liquor in small sips. The moment amber liquid is poured, the kaleidoscopic patterns shimmering through to the interior create an ever-changing landscape at the bottom of the glass. While this item does not include accessories, the overwhelming presence of the work and the passion that remains undimmed after nearly fifty years offer the profound joy of ownership, transforming an evening drink into a transcendent cultural ritual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-uchida-yasuhide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eUchida Yasuhide\u003c\/a\u003e (内田泰秀, 1893–1997)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotable Achievements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Studied color and porcelain techniques at the Manufacture nationale de Sèvres in the 1960s. Exhibited at the 1970 Osaka Expo (EXPO'70). Designated a Holder of the Hiroshima Prefecture Important Intangible Cultural Property for \"Nishikineriage\" in 1973.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublic Collections:\u003c\/strong\u003e Treasured by craft collectors worldwide as a \"legendary artist,\" with works held in major collections across Hiroshima and beyond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late mature period (Late 1970s to 1980s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent (no chips or cracks, signed \"\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e泰\u003c\/span\u003e\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e None (Item only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nishikineriage (Ceramic, through-and-through inlay technique)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height approx. 4.2 cm, diameter approx. 4.9 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Although these items are in unused condition, they are vintage archival 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\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease check the photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e We prepare every description with great care, but errors may still remain in the text. Please examine the photos carefully before purchasing. Where the photos and the description differ, please take the photos as the basis for the product information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47476271382715,"sku":null,"price":33000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_4387.jpg?v=1772273284"},{"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 (伊勢崎満, 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 \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bizen-ware\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBizen ware\u003c\/a\u003e. Mitsuru dedicated a lifetime 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 the artist’s career, Mitsuru continued to use this prestigious family seal as the head of \"Yozan-gama,\" honoring the legacy of Isezaki’s father. It serves as a testament to Mitsuru’s pride in the family 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 Mitsuru’s 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 Isezaki’s final decades. The artist 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\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-isezaki-mitsuru\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eIsezaki Mitsuru\u003c\/a\u003e (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\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease check the photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e We prepare every description with great care, but errors may still remain in the text. Please examine the photos carefully before purchasing. Where the photos and the description differ, please take the photos as the basis for the product information.\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":"172","title":"Matsumoto Isami (松本為佐視): A Pair of Emerald Celadon Sake Cups — Redefining Ru Ware and the Zenith of Emerald Green through Rayleigh Scattering #172","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-matsumoto-isami\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMatsumoto Isami\u003c\/a\u003e (松本為佐視, 1931–2012) was a master potter of the highest pedigree in contemporary Japanese ceramics. Having studied under the legendary \u003ca href=\"\/en\/search?q=%22%E6%A5%A0%E9%83%A8%E5%BD%8C%E5%BC%8C%22\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKusube Yaichi\u003c\/a\u003e (recipient of the Order of Culture) and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/search?q=%22%E5%AE%AE%E4%B8%8B%E5%96%84%E5%AF%BF%22\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eZenju Miyashita\u003c\/a\u003e, the artist dedicated a lifetime to the \"spirit of ceramics as pure art that transcends practical use.\" This set of two sake cups is a quintessential work from Matsumoto’s mature period, representing a harmonious fusion of dignified form and meticulously calculated layers of color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003eThe most extraordinary feature of this work is the captivatingly deep emerald green hue. This mystical color is the result of a physical phenomenon achieved only by precisely controlling the iron oxide content in the glaze within a minute range of 0.1% to 0.3%, while maintaining a perfectly constant reducing atmosphere in the kiln at high temperatures around 1,300°C. This technique redefines the \"heavenly blue\" (Tianqing) of China’s legendary Song Dynasty Ru Ware through a modern chemical approach, intentionally inducing \"Rayleigh scattering.\" Light reflects off microscopic bubbles and undissolved particles within the glaze layer, creating a deep, internally luminous transparency that industrial pigments can never replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003eIn terms of form, the elegant presence of the cups overcomes the high shrinkage rates inherent to porcelain clay. The \"line engraving technique\" inherited from the artist’s masters requires a sublime level of sensitivity, with the needle moving with sub-millimeter precision within the fleeting window when the clay is semi-dry—an irreversible process that allows for no error. The ability to evenly fix a deep celadon glaze on such thin, refined porcelain while perfectly controlling the crackle (kanyu) is a testament to Matsumoto's mastery of firing schedules, honed through a long tenure as a judge for the Nitten (Japan Fine Arts Exhibition).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003eDue to overwhelming technical prowess and artistic integrity, Matsumoto was twice awarded the \"Tokusen\" (Special Selection) at the Nitten, the most prestigious art exhibition in Japan, and later served in influential roles as a judge and council member. Matsumoto’s reputation extends internationally, with works held in world-class institutions such as the Spencer Museum of Art (University of Kansas, USA), the Minneapolis Institute of Art (USA), and the Mary and Jackson Burke Foundation (New York). Notably, the Spencer Museum utilizes the artist’s work as \"living teaching material\" for the study of modern reinterpretations of Ru Ware and the evolution of porcelain in Kyoto, underscoring Matsumoto’s profound academic value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003eCrafted with the belief that \"a vessel is a sanctuary where the poured liquid and the user’s heart meet,\" these cups embody a celebratory prayer that transcends their function as drinking vessels. Blending classical Chinese aesthetics with the sophisticated modern expressionism of 20th-century Kyoto, this specific shade of \"Blue\" will provide exceptional satisfaction even to discerning collectors of high-end crystal glass such as Baccarat or Lalique. The moment amber whisky or clear sake is poured, the emerald green born from Rayleigh scattering resonates with the liquid, bringing a quiet dynamism to your table. This is a supreme masterpiece that encapsulates a timeless aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-matsumoto-isami\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMatsumoto Isami\u003c\/a\u003e (松本為佐視, 1931–2012)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotable Career Achievements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Awarded the 10th Nitten Tokusen (1967) and the 6th Nitten Tokusen (1974). Served as Nitten Judge, Nitten Council Member, and Director of the Kyoto Craft Artists Association.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublic Collections:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spencer Museum of Art (University of Kansas, USA), Minneapolis Institute of Art (USA), Mary and Jackson Burke Foundation (USA), Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art, Itsuo Art Museum (Osaka, Japan), and more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1990s (Estimated)\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent (no chips or cracks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original signed wooden box (Tomobako) and wrapping cloth (Tomonuno) included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Porcelain, Celadon Glaze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diameter approx. 5.6 cm, Height approx. 5.6 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Even if items are in unused condition, they are vintage archival pieces and are listed as second-hand. Please understand that products may show characteristics of aging, and we encourage you to review all details before purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease check the photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e We prepare every description with great care, but errors may still remain in the text. Please examine the photos carefully before purchasing. Where the photos and the description differ, please take the photos as the basis for the product information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47482920566971,"sku":null,"price":38000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_4464.jpg?v=1772271581"},{"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\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-miyanaga-tozan-iii\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMiyanaga Rikichi\u003c\/a\u003e (宮永理吉, 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, Tozan III studied under Shindo Tsuji and Masakazu Horiuchi, leaders of Japanese abstract sculpture, at the Department of Sculpture, Kyoto City University of Arts. During the artist's travels to the United States in 1960, Tozan III 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, Tozan III joined the influential avant-garde group \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/sodeisha\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSodeisha\u003c\/a\u003e as a member, pursuing forms as \"objets\" that transcend mere functionality. The artist's 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 Tozan III's 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. The artist's achievements are highly regarded both in Japan and abroad, with Tozan III's 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, 1935–; \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-miyanaga-tozan-iii\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMiyanaga Rikichi\u003c\/a\u003e)\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 the artist's 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\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease check the photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e We prepare every description with great care, but errors may still remain in the text. Please examine the photos carefully before purchasing. Where the photos and the description differ, please take the photos as the basis for the product information.\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":"186","title":"Living National Treasure, Ito Sekisui V (五代 伊藤赤水), Sado Mumyoi-yaki Kiln-Transformation (Yo-hen) Guinomi #186","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-ito-sekisui-v\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eIto Sekisui\u003c\/a\u003e V (五代伊藤赤水, 1941–) is a master of Japanese ceramics who was designated as a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/living-national-treasures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLiving National Treasure\u003c\/a\u003e in 2003 as the holder of the Important Intangible Cultural Property \"\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/mumyoi-ware\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMumyoi-yaki\u003c\/a\u003e,\" making the artist the first from Sado Island to receive this honor. While inheriting the traditions of the prestigious Sekisui Kiln, which dates back to the late Edo period, the artist established a unique \"Yo-hen\" (kiln transformation) technique, solidifying the international artistic standing of Mumyoi-yaki. Sekisui V's exceptional techniques are permanently housed in major museums worldwide, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, officially recognized as cultural heritage for humanity to preserve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003eThe Mumyoi-yaki utilized in this work is crafted from red clay rich in iron oxide, sourced from the vicinity of the Sado Gold Mine. This clay consists of extremely fine particles and exhibits an exceptionally high shrinkage rate of approximately 30% during firing, making it highly susceptible to cracking and warping. Consequently, achieving a finished piece requires the master craftsman's incredibly precise calculations and masterful skill. Although the design is \"Yakishime\" (unglazed stoneware), by controlling the kiln's flames to the absolute limit, the artist has transformed parts of the red clay into a deep jet black, showcasing the pinnacle of Yo-hen artistry. These traces of flame, which transcend human intention, are often described as reflections of Sado's rugged natural landscapes or the spray of waves crashing against the cliffs, embodying a quiet strength that shuns ostentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003eOur shop redefines this unique vessel, crafted by a Living National Treasure, as the ultimate vessel for savoring aged sake or Japanese whisky that has acquired complex aromas over decades of maturation. The hard, fine texture unique to Mumyoi-yaki, coupled with the dramatic contrast of red and black, visually enhances the amber hues of fine spirits. It possesses a functional beauty that elevates a quiet moment of reflection into something more spiritual. The dialogue between earth and fire that emerges after stripping away all ornamentation embodies the Japanese aesthetic of wabi-sabi, imparting a sense of serene dignity to the holder.\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\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ito Sekisui V (1941–)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"34\"\u003eArtist's Notable Activities:\u003c\/b\u003e Elevated the \"Mumyoi-yaki\" tradition of Sado Island to the realm of fine art, and was designated a Living National Treasure (Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property for Mumyoi-yaki) in 2003. [1973] Recipient of the Prince Takamatsu Memorial Award at the Japan Traditional Craft Exhibition; [2005] Awarded the Medal with Purple Ribbon; [2011] Awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"475\"\u003eMuseum Collections:\u003c\/b\u003e The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo; The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto; The Metropolitan Museum of Art; Victoria and Albert Museum; Smithsonian Institution; and others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"676\"\u003ePeriod of Creation:\u003c\/b\u003e 2000s–2010s (The mature period after designation as a Living National Treasure). The \"Yo-hen\" (kiln transformation) in this work is Sekisui V's signature design, transforming red clay into jet black solely through flame control to express Sado’s rugged coastline. This represents the peak of the artist's expression—a style where natural power and tranquility resonate beyond human intent, refined around the time of Sekisui V's 2003 designation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"1126\"\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=\"1169\"\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/b\u003e Original wooden box (Tomobako), introductory leaflet \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"1235\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Pottery (Mumyoi-yaki \/ Yo-hen)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"1276\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Height approx. 8.0 cm, Mouth diameter approx. 6.2 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"1341\"\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\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease check the photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e We prepare every description with great care, but errors may still remain in the text. Please examine the photos carefully before purchasing. Where the photos and the description differ, please take the photos as the basis for the product information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47537145938107,"sku":null,"price":16000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_5115_result.jpg?v=1774141337"},{"product_id":"189","title":"Living National Treasure, Ito Sekisui V (五代 伊藤赤水), Sado Mumyoi-yaki, Yohen Guinomi Sake Cups (Set of 2) #189","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-ito-sekisui-v\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eIto Sekisui\u003c\/a\u003e V (五代伊藤赤水, 1941–) is a master of contemporary ceramics who was designated a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/living-national-treasures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLiving National Treasure\u003c\/a\u003e in 2003 as a holder of the Important Intangible Cultural Property \"\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/mumyoi-ware\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMumyoi-yaki\u003c\/a\u003e,\" the first person from Sado Island to receive this honor. While inheriting the traditions of the Sekisui kiln, which dates back to the late Edo period, Sekisui V did not merely follow tradition but elevated Mumyoi-yaki to a global art form by pursuing the chemical reactions of clay and fire to their utmost limit. The artist's reputation extends beyond Japan, as evidenced by the fact that prestigious public museums around the world, such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, have Sekisui V's works in their permanent collections, testifying to the universal nature of Sekisui V's artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eParticularly noteworthy in this work is the culmination of \"Yohen\" (kiln transformation), which was central to Sekisui V's designation as a Living National Treasure. The raw material for Mumyoi-yaki is a red clay rich in iron oxide, produced near the Sado gold mine. This clay has extremely fine particles, leading to an astonishing shrinkage of approximately 30 percent during firing. This exceptionally high shrinkage rate can easily cause cracks and distortions with slight temperature changes or unevenness in the clay, making the meticulous calculations and intuition gained from years of experience by a master craftsman indispensable for producing a perfect piece. This work is a \"Yakishime\" (unglazed, high-fired ware) that, despite having no glaze, uses reduction firing to severely restrict oxygen during firing, causing the iron in the clay to react and transform parts of the red clay into a deep jet black. These traces of fire, beyond human intention, are said to mimic Sado's rugged coastline and the spray of waves crashing against cliffs, or the time etched into the rock by the winds sweeping across the island, encapsulating the harshness and tranquility of nature within a single vessel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eStripped of ostentatious decoration and composed solely through the dialogue between earth and fire, the design of this work strongly reflects the Japanese aesthetic of \"wabi-sabi.\" The dramatic contrast between red and black, at first glance, gives a sharp impression, but the hard yet fine texture unique to Mumyoi-yaki, felt the moment it is held, exudes a serene power. The greatness of a Living National Treasure's work lies in its \"quiet dignity\"—the ability to change the atmosphere of a space simply by existing, without excessive assertion. We propose this rare pair as the ultimate sake vessel to enhance the delicate amber hues of aged sake or whisky, matured over decades. This vessel, the culmination of a master craftsman's lifelong quest, will surely become a special presence for sake lovers, transcending mere utility to provide spiritual fulfillment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-ito-sekisui-v\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eIto Sekisui\u003c\/a\u003e V (五代 伊藤赤水, 1941–)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"34\"\u003eArtist's notable career highlights:\u003c\/b\u003e Elevated \"Mumyoi-yaki,\" a traditional craft from Sado Island, to the realm of art. Designated a holder of the Important Intangible Cultural Property \"Mumyoi-yaki\" (Living National Treasure) in 2003. [1973] Awarded the Prince Takamatsu Memorial Prize at the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition; [2005] Awarded the Medal with Purple Ribbon; [2011] Awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"477\"\u003eWorks held in:\u003c\/b\u003e The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo; The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto; The Metropolitan Museum of Art; Victoria and Albert Museum; Smithsonian Institution; and others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"673\"\u003ePeriod of creation:\u003c\/b\u003e 2000s to 2010s (the mature period after being designated a Living National Treasure). The \"Yohen\" (kiln transformation) in this work, where red clay is transformed into jet black solely through fire control to express Sado's rugged coastline, is a signature design of Sekisui V. This style represents the peak of the artist's expression, showcasing a natural power and tranquility resonating beyond human intention, further refined around the time of Sekisui V's 2003 designation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"1157\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Good (No chips, no cracks), some minor surface marks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"1221\"\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/b\u003e Original wooden box (Tomobako), wrapping cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"1281\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Pottery (Mumyoi-yaki \/ Yohen)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"1321\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Height approx. 7.2 cm - 8.0 cm, Mouth diameter approx. 6.0 cm - 6.8 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"1404\"\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\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease check the photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e We prepare every description with great care, but errors may still remain in the text. Please examine the photos carefully before purchasing. Where the photos and the description differ, please take the photos as the basis for the product information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47538821136571,"sku":null,"price":25000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_5129_result.jpg?v=1774160539"},{"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 \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-yamamoto-hogaku\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eYamamoto Hogaku\u003c\/a\u003e (山本芳岳, 1960–), a master of contemporary \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kutani-ware\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKutani ware\u003c\/a\u003e based in Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Yamamoto is the foremost living successor of the Aka-e Saibyō technique, distinguished by a 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 \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-yamamoto-hogaku\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eYamamoto Hogaku\u003c\/a\u003e (山本芳岳, 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. The artist’s 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 (Yamamoto’s mature period following 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\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease check the photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e We prepare every description with great care, but errors may still remain in the text. Please examine the photos carefully before purchasing. Where the photos and the description differ, please take the photos as the basis for the product information.\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 \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kutani-ware\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKutani ware\u003c\/a\u003e artistry by \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-yamamoto-hogaku\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eYamamoto Hogaku\u003c\/a\u003e (山本芳岳, 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 a 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 the artist’s 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 \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-yamamoto-hogaku\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eYamamoto Hogaku\u003c\/a\u003e (山本芳岳, 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. Yamamoto’s 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\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease check the photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e We prepare every description with great care, but errors may still remain in the text. Please examine the photos carefully before purchasing. Where the photos and the description differ, please take the photos as the basis for the product information.\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 \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kutani-ware\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKutani-yaki\u003c\/a\u003e 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). \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-mitsui-tamekichi-iii\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMitsui Tamekichi\u003c\/a\u003e III (三代三ッ井為吉, 1935–; Birth name: Mitsui Eiichi), a standard-bearer of the prestigious Mitsui Tamekichi lineage, was officially commissioned to create sake cups for Prime Minister Nakasone’s visit, following 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. The artist 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 \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-mitsui-tamekichi-iii\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMitsui Tamekichi\u003c\/a\u003e III (三代 三ッ井為吉, 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\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease check the photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e We prepare every description with great care, but errors may still remain in the text. Please examine the photos carefully before purchasing. Where the photos and the description differ, please take the photos as the basis for the product information.\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 \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kutani-ware\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKutani ware\u003c\/a\u003e artistry by \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-yamamoto-hogaku\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eYamamoto Hogaku\u003c\/a\u003e (山本芳岳, 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 a 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 the artist’s 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 \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-yamamoto-hogaku\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eYamamoto Hogaku\u003c\/a\u003e (山本芳岳, 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. Yamamoto’s 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\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease check the photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e We prepare every description with great care, but errors may still remain in the text. Please examine the photos carefully before purchasing. Where the photos and the description differ, please take the photos as the basis for the product information.\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\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-tani-shukei\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTani Shukei\u003c\/a\u003e (谷秋渓, 1888–1959; Birth name: Masaki), born in Daishoji, Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture, was a master craftsman who inherited the orthodox lineage of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kutani-ware\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKutani\u003c\/a\u003e Aka-e Saibyo (ultra-fine red painting). Tani 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 Takeuchi’s 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 the artist’s superhuman brushwork—Tani could fill an entire vessel with microscopic patterns using a single ultra-fine brush without any underdrawing (shitagaki). It is said Tani could freely replicate identical, intricate designs of dragons and phoenixes. This pair of sake cups features the artist’s signature Cloud Dragon motif. The depiction of dragon scales and auspicious clouds, spiraling around the small vessels, clearly displays Tani’s 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\/collections\/maker-yamamoto-hogaku\" 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. The artist relied solely on Tani’s 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 \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-tani-shukei\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTani Shukei\u003c\/a\u003e (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, Tani became renowned for 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, the artist 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\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease check the photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e We prepare every description with great care, but errors may still remain in the text. Please examine the photos carefully before purchasing. Where the photos and the description differ, please take the photos as the basis for the product information.\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":"211","title":"Matsumoto Isami (松本為佐視): A Masterpiece of Modern Kyoto Porcelain – Redefining Ru Ware Sky-Blue Jade Celadon Shot Glass #211","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThis is an exquisitely refined Jade Celadon guinomi (sake cup) by \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-matsumoto-isami\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMatsumoto Isami\u003c\/a\u003e (松本為佐視, 1931–2012), a doyen of the Kyoto ceramic art world and a master who led contemporary Japanese porcelain art. Matsumoto studied under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/search?q=%22%E6%A5%A0%E9%83%A8%E5%BD%8C%E5%BC%8C%22\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eYaichi Kusube\u003c\/a\u003e (楠部彌弌, 1897–1984), a recipient of the Order of Culture who elevated post-war Japanese ceramics to the status of pure fine art for appreciation. The spirit of ceramics as pure art beyond utility, inherited from Matsumoto's mentor, consistently flows through the artist's works as a dignified aesthetic form and a superposition of delicate colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThe unique celadon color achieved by Matsumoto in this work—a Jade Celadon with the depth of an emerald—is the result of a physical phenomenon obtained only by controlling the iron oxide content in the glaze within an extremely fine range of 0.1 to 0.3 percent, and maintaining a perfectly constant reducing atmosphere in the kiln at high temperatures around 1300 degrees Celsius. This technique redefines the sky-blue color achieved by the Ru ware of China's Song Dynasty through a modern chemical approach. By intentionally inducing Rayleigh scattering—which occurs when light reflects off microscopic bubbles and undissolved particles within the glaze layer—it creates a deep transparency impossible with industrial dyes. The incised line (senkoku) technique applied to the entire surface requires a high degree of sensibility to precisely move a needle with sub-millimeter accuracy within the short time the clay body is in a semi-dry state, completed through an irreversible process where not a single mistake is allowed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eIn terms of form, it features dimensions that combine stability and elegance, with a mouth diameter of approximately 7.2 cm and a height of approximately 4.2 cm. The ability to evenly fix a deep celadon glaze onto such a thin and refined porcelain while controlling the crazing demonstrates a complete mastery of the firing schedule, based on many years of experience as a Nitten judge. Due to overwhelming technical skill and dignity, Matsumoto received two Tokusen (Special Selection) awards at the Nitten, Japan's most prestigious art exhibition. Matsumoto's reputation extended overseas, with works housed in global museums such as the Spencer Museum of Art at the University of Kansas, the Minneapolis Institute of Art, and the Burke Collection in the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eAlthough originally created as a guinomi for enjoying Japanese sake, our gallery proposes this piece as a shot glass for savoring rare aged sake or Western spirits that have matured for decades. The wide mouth design optimizes the surface area where the liquid comes into contact with air, directly delivering the complex aromas produced by Blooming with water to the nasal cavity. Despite its palm-sized dimensions, it is a highly acclaimed academic masterpiece that combines the infinite depth of emerald green with the tension of precise incised lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-matsumoto-isami\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMatsumoto Isami\u003c\/a\u003e (松本為佐視, 1931–2012)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"36\"\u003eArtist's Major Career Highlights:\u003c\/b\u003e Received the 10th Nitten Tokusen (Special Selection) Award, the 6th Nitten Tokusen Award, served as a Nitten Juror, Nitten Councilor, and Director of the Kyoto Craft Arts Writers Association, among others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"276\"\u003eWorks in Collections:\u003c\/b\u003e Spencer Museum of Art (University of Kansas, USA), Minneapolis Institute of Art (USA), Mary and Jackson Burke Foundation (USA), Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art (Kyoto City Museum of Art), Itsuo Art Museum (Ikeda City, Osaka Prefecture), etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"541\"\u003ePeriod of Creation:\u003c\/b\u003e 2000s (Presumed to be from the artist's mature late period)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"612\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Very good (No chips, no cracks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"655\"\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/b\u003e Original wooden box (signed and sealed by Matsumoto Isami), \u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;wrapping cloth, and descriptive leaflet included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"736\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Porcelain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"756\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Mouth diameter approx. 7.2 cm, height approx. 4.2 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"821\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e All products offered by our gallery, even if unused, are from older production periods and are listed as used items. The product may have age-related wear, so please understand and confirm this before purchasing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease check the photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e We prepare every description with great care, but errors may still remain in the text. Please examine the photos carefully before purchasing. Where the photos and the description differ, please take the photos as the basis for the product information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47695919874235,"sku":null,"price":33000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_5902_result.jpg?v=1776176898"},{"product_id":"216","title":"Prime Minister's Award Winning Artist Yonehara Shinji (米原眞司): Pair of Hand-Blown Glass Sake Cups with Foiled Wrapped Thread Pattern and Tripod Base #216","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eWe present an exquisite pair of glasses by Shinji Yonehara (米原眞司, 1961–), a leading figure in contemporary Japanese glass art whose works are housed in the world's premier glass institution, the Corning Museum of Glass in the United States. Born in 1961, Yonehara majored in glass art at Tama Art University before honing this craft over many years at the studio of the world-renowned master \u003ca href=\"\/en\/search?q=%22%E8%97%A4%E7%94%B0%E5%96%AC%E5%B9%B3%22\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFujita Kyohei\u003c\/a\u003e. Yonehara is a true doyen of contemporary glass, having established a stellar reputation both domestically and internationally, notably as the recipient of the 1st Fujita Kyohei Award from the Japan Glass Art Crafts Association and a silver prize at the International Glass Exhibition, Kanazawa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eThe most remarkable design feature of this work is the wrapped thread fiber pattern (line drawing) that delicately veils the surface. This effect is achieved through an advanced hot-work technique, where the artist skillfully manipulates molten glass to wrap fine threads at precise, equal intervals, intentionally sealing the pattern within the vessel. The refraction of light through the glass layers causes these encased fibers to intersect in a complex dance, creating a profound visual depth. This symbolizes the architectural and precise aesthetic Yonehara has pursued for decades, resulting in a level of perfection that transcends the functional to become a sculpture of light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eThe most striking structural characteristic is the tripod form, reminiscent of the \"Ding,\" an ancient Chinese bronze vessel. The process of attaching three legs to a thinly and elegantly blown bowl while the glass is still incandescent requires a flawless sense of balance and masterful temperature control, allowing for no margin of error. The vessel's presence, appearing to hover slightly above the table, imparts a sense of prestige not found in ordinary glassware. It stands as an impeccably dignified vessel for enjoying aged sake or long-matured spirits, offering a sensory experience of the highest caliber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eHoused in major museums across the globe, Yonehara’s creations are one-of-a-kind art pieces that seamlessly blend a modern sensibility suited for contemporary living with the sublime techniques of traditional hand-blown glass. The artist’s handwritten signature etched onto the bottom of each piece is a testament to Yonehara's pride as an internationally acclaimed creator and a guarantee of the uncompromising technical skill invested in every work. We invite you to experience this masterpiece—imbued with quiet passion and the essence of supreme craftsmanship by an artist who holds a pivotal place in the history of Japanese glass—during your most cherished moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/makers#glass\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eYonehara Shinji\u003c\/a\u003e (米原眞司, 1961–)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"39\"\u003eSignificant Activities and Awards:\u003c\/b\u003e [1984] Staff at Fujita Kyohei Glass Studio (until 1991), [1986] Graduated from Tama Art University, Faculty of Art and Design, Department of Three-Dimensional Design, [1991] Established Seisho Glass Craft Studio in Sapporo, [1992] Received Encouragement Prize at the '92 International Glass Exhibition, Kanazawa, [1994] Received Special Selection Award at the 26th Nitten Exhibition (for \"Sound of Wind\"), [1998] Received Silver Prize at the '98 International Glass Exhibition, Kanazawa, [1999] Received Contemporary Craft Award at the 38th Japan Contemporary Craft Art Exhibition, [2000] Received Special Selection Award at the 32nd Nitten Exhibition (for \"Ki\"), [2002] Received the 1st Fujita Kyohei Award from the Japan Glass Art Crafts Association, [2003] Received the 31st Hokkaido Culture Encouragement Award, [2005] Received Grand Prize for Contemporary Craft at the 44th Japan Contemporary Craft Art Exhibition, [2008] Received the Prime Minister's Award at the 47th Japan Contemporary Craft Art Exhibition, [2013] Received the 40th Hokkaido Culture Award.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"1139\"\u003ePublic Collections:\u003c\/b\u003e Corning Museum of Glass (USA), Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (USA), Museum Kunstpalast (Germany), Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art, Notojima Glass Art Museum, Yokohama Museum of Art, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"1342\"\u003eProduction Period:\u003c\/b\u003e 2000s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"1367\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Excellent (No chips, no cracks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"1410\"\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/b\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"1428\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Hand-blown glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"1455\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Rim diameter approx. 6 cm, Height approx. 10.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"1517\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Please be aware that although our items may be unused, they are from older production periods and are listed as vintage\/used. Items may show signs of age; please review carefully before purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease check the photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e We prepare every description with great care, but errors may still remain in the text. Please examine the photos carefully before purchasing. Where the photos and the description differ, please take the photos as the basis for the product information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47695921709243,"sku":null,"price":55000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_6093_result.jpg?v=1778344468"},{"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 \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kutani-ware\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKutani ware\u003c\/a\u003e 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\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/makers#kiln\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSonoe Hisaodo\u003c\/a\u003e (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\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease check the photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e We prepare every description with great care, but errors may still remain in the text. Please examine the photos carefully before purchasing. Where the photos and the description differ, please take the photos as the basis for the product information.\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 \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-kitade-seiko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKitade Seiko\u003c\/a\u003e (北出星光, 1928–2011; Birth name: Kitade Isamu), the third son and most faithful disciple of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/304\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKitade Tojiro\u003c\/a\u003e, a pioneering ceramic artist who greatly redefined the history of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kutani-ware\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKutani ware\u003c\/a\u003e 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 passing away at the age of 83 in 2011, established a tranquil artistic world of Seiko's own in the post-war contemporary ceramics scene, primarily through the Nitten exhibition. From a young age, the artist 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 \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/living-national-treasures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLiving National Treasure\u003c\/a\u003e who promoted the modernization of ceramics, to Seiko's 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 Kitade Seiko's 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 the artist inherited from Kitade Seiko's father and further refined in Kitade Seiko's own generation, the delicate multi-layer overglaze painting, and the highly harmonized gold, silver, and platinum decoration. In terms of design, the artist excelled throughout a lifetime 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, Kitade Seiko 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 Kitade Seiko's genuine work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"33\"\u003eKitade Seiko consistently maintained a style throughout a lifetime of creating each piece with singular devotion for exhibition at Nitten and solo shows, standing apart from commercial crafts produced for mass consumption. Therefore, the total number of existing works is extremely limited. In particular, many of the artist's 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\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-kitade-seiko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKitade Seiko\u003c\/a\u003e (北出星光, 1928–2011; Birth name: Kitade Isamu)\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 the artist's 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\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease check the photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e We prepare every description with great care, but errors may still remain in the text. Please examine the photos carefully before purchasing. Where the photos and the description differ, please take the photos as the basis for the product information.\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":"241","title":"Matsumoto Saichi (松本佐一)'s Kutani Ware Sake Cup\/Shot Glass a product of a recipient of the Japan Fine Arts Exhibition Special Selection and Intangible Cultural Property of Ishikawa Prefecture #241 ","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eThis is an exquisitely modern guinomi sake cup by \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-matsumoto-saichi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMatsumoto Saichi\u003c\/a\u003e (松本佐一, 1930–2021), a grand master who twice won special recognition at the Nitten Exhibition and left a significant mark on the history of modern \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kutani-ware\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKutani ware\u003c\/a\u003e as a holder of Ishikawa Prefecture's Intangible Cultural Property. We proudly present this piece, which brilliantly transcends the boundaries of traditional tea ceremony pottery and sake vessels, as a high-end Japanese craft shot glass for slowly enjoying aged sake that has matured into a rich amber color over many years, or premium single malt whisky straight. The refined cylindrical form with a subtle undulation fits comfortably in the hand, and the gently flared rim dramatically enhances the smoothness of the sake's texture. While possessing an overwhelming presence as a work of art, this piece harmonizes perfectly with contemporary luxury spaces and bar settings. It is an extremely rare art piece with very little information circulating overseas, making it a supreme item to welcome special guests or satisfy the discerning eye of an avid collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eMatsumoto Saichi, the artist, was born as the fourth generation of the Matsuya kiln, which inherits the lineage of Shoundo, a prestigious Kutani ware kiln established in 1833. While inheriting the bloodline of a highly distinguished pottery family, with Matsumoto Saichi's grandfather being Matsumoto Sataro, a leading authority on Kutani ware research, the artist established a scientific and academic foundation for ceramics in the early post-war period by completing specialized education at an art school and then completing Matsumoto Saichi's studies at a national research institution. Not only did the artist achieve numerous brilliant awards at the Nitten Exhibition, but Matsumoto Saichi was also commissioned to create sake cups as prime minister's gifts during the normalization of diplomatic relations between Japan and China, and further, Matsumoto Saichi crafted furnishings for the State Guest House, Akasaka Palace, where world leaders are welcomed, making Matsumoto Saichi a legendary master craftsman who bore national honors. Matsumoto Saichi continued to lead the Japanese craft world, and complete pieces with the artist's handwritten box inscription, which circulate in the market, possess high rarity due to no new supply.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eMatsumoto Saichi's pottery is most highly regarded for its modern craft techniques that break away from the traditional concept of Kutani ware's Gosaie (five-color enamel painting), utilizing gold and silver glazes to create geometric and abstract textures that shine in contemporary spaces. Upon our careful examination of this piece, as you can see in the accompanying images, the sophisticated fusion of gold glaze and colored glaze, which is Matsumoto Saichi's hallmark, is expressed with extreme clarity. The entire surface of the vessel is layered with a vivid emerald green glaze over a brilliant gold base, creating a beautiful visual effect where a metallic shimmer appears to well up from within the vessel when illuminated. Furthermore, the sides of the vessel are powerfully adorned with abstracted animal silhouettes reminiscent of ancient frescoes and primitive art, along with geometric lattice patterns, rendered in black overglaze. These perfectly embody the concept of \"Object Kutani\" that the artist pursued throughout Matsumoto Saichi's career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eThe artist's signature is carefully inscribed in red pigment on the base (kodai), and on the lid of the dedicated wooden box, which indicates it has been carefully preserved, there is a handwritten inscription by the artist, and on the inside of the lid, there is a signature and a clear red seal, providing complete material evidence of its authenticity. This is a vintage piece from the prime of a grand master whose new supply has completely ceased, a piece with definite asset value that should be passed down to future generations. Please enjoy the supreme beauty of this miraculous fusion of Japanese tradition and modern art in your own hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-matsumoto-saichi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMatsumoto Saichi\u003c\/a\u003e (松本佐一, 1930–2021)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"37\"\u003eArtist's notable career highlights:\u003c\/b\u003e [1930] Born in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, [1950] Graduated from the Ceramics Department of Kanazawa College of Art, [1951] Completed the second term of training at the National Industrial Research Institute of Ceramics, Ministry of International Trade and Industry, [1952] First selected for the 8th Nitten Exhibition, with the exhibited work officially purchased by Tokyo Metropolis, [1972] Crafted \"Sake Cups for the Japan-China Friendship Prime Minister's Gift\" for the normalization of diplomatic relations between Japan and China, [1974] Crafted electric lamps for the State Guest House, Akasaka Palace, [1977] Received special recognition at the 9th Nitten Exhibition (work: Silver Glaze Prayer), [1988] Received special recognition for the second time at the 20th Nitten Exhibition (work: Gold Glaze Flat Jar) and created the large ceramic wall \"Hyakka Ryoran\" at JR Kanazawa Station, [1999] Certified as a holder of Ishikawa Prefecture's Intangible Cultural Property for Kutani ware, [2021] Passed away on November 13 at the age of 91\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"1125\"\u003eWorks in collections:\u003c\/b\u003e Tokyo Metropolis, Kanazawa City, local governments, various museums, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"1221\"\u003ePeriod of Creation:\u003c\/b\u003e Late 1970s - 1980s (estimated, created during the artist's prime, having received multiple special recognitions at the Nitten Exhibition)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"1379\"\u003eProduct Condition:\u003c\/b\u003e Excellent (no chips, no cracks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"1430\"\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/b\u003e Dedicated wooden box, wrapping cloth, artist's profile booklet (shiori) included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"1524\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Porcelain (gold and green glaze)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"1567\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Height approx. 5.7 cm, Rim diameter approx. 4.6 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"1630\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Even if the products offered by our shop are unused, they are from a very old production period and are all listed as used items. Products may have age-related damage, so please consider purchasing after understanding and checking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease check the photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e We prepare every description with great care, but errors may still remain in the text. Please examine the photos carefully before purchasing. Where the photos and the description differ, please take the photos as the basis for the product information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47783616774331,"sku":null,"price":26000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_7693_result.jpg?v=1780832708"},{"product_id":"245","title":"Sakata Jinnai (坂田甚内, Jin), Disciple of Kamoda Shoji: Hakuha-hari Shinjinmon Red Gold-painted Hand-blown Glass Swinging Sake Cup #245","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThis is an extremely rare hand-blown glass sake cup by the master \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-sakata-jinnai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSakata Jinnai\u003c\/a\u003e (坂田甚内, 1943–), who studied under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/search?q=%22%E5%8A%A0%E5%AE%88%E7%94%B0%E7%AB%A0%E4%BA%8C%22\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKamoda Shoji\u003c\/a\u003e, the legendary ceramist who elevated \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/mashiko-ware\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMashiko ware\u003c\/a\u003e to the realm of art, and pioneered a unique fusion of pottery and glass. This piece exemplifies the pinnacle of Sakata's intense exploration of the fusion of pottery and glass and decorative expression from the 1990s to the 2000s, condensing the artist's representative sculptural philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eThe most significant design feature of this work is the sophisticated fusion of the Shinjinmon (Deeply Subtle Pattern), which is the artist's identity, and the Hakuha-hari technique, which encapsulates gold leaf within the glass. Shinjinmon originally refers to deep and mystical patterns created in pottery by rope patterns or imprints. In this work, however, it is redefined as a multi-layered and profound visual effect through the intricate crazing intentionally applied to the transparent glass layer, the meticulously placed gold leaf in the cracks, and the emerald-like green luminescence that changes with the viewing angle. This green luminescence is a result of advanced coloring techniques that utilize specific metal oxides and light interference, giving it a jewel-like depth that transcends simple coloring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eA notable sculptural aspect is the swing structure, achieved by making the bottom thick and round, allowing it to sway like a roly-poly toy without ever toppling over. This minimalist form, devoid of a stem or base, combines a substantial weight when held with a playful elegance as it sways gently on a table. This design, which imparts a fluctuation and stability reminiscent of pottery to the hard material of glass, requires perfect control of the center of gravity and precise thickness adjustment unique to hand-blowing, demonstrating the artist's exceptional molding technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eSakata Jinnai's works, as evidenced by their dedication to Japan's highest sacred sites such as Ise Grand Shrine, Izumo Grand Shrine, and Atsuta Jingu, are highly regarded as art pieces imbued with divinity and spirituality that transcend mere craft. The decorative exuberance born from the clash between the artist's earthy sensibility as a ceramist and the transparent beauty of glass is a unique aesthetic not found in dedicated glass artists. This supreme piece, bearing the authentic handwritten signatures Jin and Jinnai, elevates evening drinks to a dignified ritual and offers the joy of owning a significant fragment of Japan's modern craft history.\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 \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-sakata-jinnai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSakata Jinnai\u003c\/a\u003e (坂田甚内, 1943–)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"37\"\u003eArtist's Major Activities:\u003c\/b\u003e [2009] Invited artist at the 1st Shanghai International Ceramic Art Exhibition; [2013] Donated Shinjinmon Hakuha-hari Magatama Large Plate \"Brilliance of Life\" for the Great Heisei Relocation of Izumo Grand Shrine; [2013] Donated Black Pottery Shinjinmon Foil-Pressed Large Plate \"Homage to the Sun\" for the Shikinen Sengu of Ise Grand Shrine; [2014] Donated Shinjinmon Foil-Glass Object \"Waannei\" to Atsuta Jingu; [2014] Donated a pair of Black Pottery Engraved Shinjinmon Foil-Pressed Ceramic Boxes \"Longevity\" to Kameoka Hachimangu (Mashiko Town).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"615\"\u003eProduction Period:\u003c\/b\u003e 1990s–2000s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"646\"\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=\"689\"\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/b\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"707\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Glass, Gold leaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"734\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Height approx. 6.5 cm, Rim diameter approx. 6.0 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"797\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e All products offered by our store, even if unused, are from very old production periods and are listed as used items. Products may have age-related damage, so please understand and confirm before considering a purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease check the photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e We prepare every description with great care, but errors may still remain in the text. Please examine the photos carefully before purchasing. Where the photos and the description differ, please take the photos as the basis for the product information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47783617757371,"sku":null,"price":35000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_6049_result.jpg?v=1778339405"},{"product_id":"247","title":"Tokoname City Designated Intangible Cultural Property Holder Konishi Yohei (小西洋平), Shudei Neriage Genshin-sai, Hand-thrown Thin-walled Guinomi \/ Shot Glass, With Imperfection (B-Stock) #247","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003eWe are proud to present an exceptionally rare Shudei Neriage Genshinsai guinomi by \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-konishi-yohei\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKonishi Yohei\u003c\/a\u003e, a contemporary master who stands at the pinnacle of modern \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tokoname-ware\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTokoname ware\u003c\/a\u003e and was certified as a holder of Tokoname City Designated Intangible Cultural Property in 2013. Konishi's artistry has achieved global recognition, with works publicly held in prestigious institutions such as the Victoria and Albert Museum in the UK and the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the US, following Konishi's silver prize win at the Vallauris International Ceramics Biennale in France in 1982. This piece is a masterpiece from the artist's most energetic and mature period, spanning the 1980s to the early 1990s, where Konishi's unique neriage technique—developed through self-study and refined atop traditional Tokoname ware methods—converges with the intricate sculptural beauty achieved by a hand-turned pottery wheel. Our store offers this supreme Japanese craftwork, possessing a verified history and global acclaim, as a vintage premium sake vessel for savoring aged amber spirits or premium Japanese whisky neat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"24\"\u003eAt the core of Konishi Yohei's artistic value, and what experts most highly praise, is a unique neriage technique based on shudei (red clay), the symbol of Tokoname ware, where different colored clays are layered repeatedly to create patterns, along with Konishi's ultimate thin-walled construction achieved by a hand-turned pottery wheel. Konishi's neriage is not merely a superficial mixing of colors; by perfectly controlling clays with different compositions and shrinkage rates down to the millimeter, the artist creates complex and fluid geometric patterns that penetrate the thickness of the vessel. This technique results in a once-in-a-lifetime art where no two patterns are ever the same due to the chemical reaction between fire and clay in the kiln. The fact that works using this technique are housed in the Victoria and Albert Museum in the UK eloquently testifies to its universal beauty. Furthermore, the thin-walled construction, where clay is stretched to its limit using only the artist's fingertips, gives the vessel astonishing lightness and a pleasant feel to the mouth, embodying the ultimate in functional beauty in craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"25\"\u003eA detailed professional analysis of the design of this piece confirms that the unparalleled skill and aesthetic sense, synonymous with this master, are clearly evident across the entire surface of this small guinomi. The vessel's surface powerfully and precisely displays laminated neriage lines that beautifully undulate in conjunction with the rotation of the hand-turned pottery wheel, evoking the fluid strata or annual rings of nature. This pattern completely penetrates to the inside, allowing the clay pattern to emerge more vividly through the liquid when sake is poured. Additionally, the surface coloring, called Genshinsai, exhibits deep and delicate shades within the calm reddish-brown characteristic of shudei, possessing the inherent charm of Tokoname ware to mature and gain luster with use. The form of the rim, finished to an extreme thinness, dramatically enhances the tasting experience the moment premium spirits touch the lips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"26\"\u003eThis piece comes with the artist's handwritten signature and seal on the accompanying wooden box, as well as the wrapping cloth, indicating a genuine and authentic condition. However, a noticeable scuff (scratch) is observed on the inner bottom, so we offer it at a special price as a \"B-stock\" item with a history befitting its vintage status. When liquid touches the inside of the vessel, the weight of time held by the amber liquor and the design of the vessel reminiscent of geological strata beautifully resonate. Please fully enjoy a thoughtful evening drink, appreciating the pinnacle of human artistry while directly feeling the rhythm of the clay that Konishi Yohei devoted a lifetime to creating, right in the palm of your hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"26\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-konishi-yohei\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKonishi Yohei\u003c\/a\u003e (小西洋平, 1941–)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"26\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist's Major Career Highlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e [1982] Awarded Silver Prize at the Vallauris International Ceramics Biennale, France; [2013] Certified as a holder of Tokoname City Designated Intangible Cultural Property. Regular Member of the Japan Craft Arts Association.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"26\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorks Held In: \u003c\/strong\u003eVictoria and Albert Museum (UK), Philadelphia Museum of Art (USA), Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum, INAX Live Museum, and others.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"26\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1980s - early 1990s (estimated, mature period)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"26\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e B-Stock (no chips, no cracks, noticeable scuff on inner bottom)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"26\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original wooden box, wrapping cloth\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"26\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/strong\u003eCeramic (Tokoname ware, neriage, shudei, genshinsai)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"26\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003eHeight approx. 5.5 cm, Diameter approx. 5.9 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"26\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e All items offered by our store, even if unused, are from a very old production period and are listed as used goods. Items may have damage due to age; please understand and confirm before considering purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease check the photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e We prepare every description with great care, but errors may still remain in the text. Please examine the photos carefully before purchasing. Where the photos and the description differ, please take the photos as the basis for the product information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47823827534011,"sku":null,"price":8000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_6433_result.jpg?v=1778895975"},{"product_id":"248","title":"Artist in the Collections of the National Crafts Museum, Tokyo and the Corning Museum of Glass (USA) | Takeuchi Denji (竹内傳治) | Guinomi Sake Cup in Colored Glass with Gold Leaf Band | Japanese-Style Shot Glass #248","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a guinomi (sake cup) by the glass artist \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-takeuchi-denji\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTakeuchi Denji\u003c\/a\u003e. The tomobako (the wooden box signed by the artist) bears an ink inscription reading \"Denji\" together with a red seal, and an incised signature appears on the underside of the foot. A shiori (the artist's biographical leaflet) and a wrapping cloth accompany the piece. Our shop proposes this small drinking vessel as a Japanese-style shot glass for savoring aged spirits and whisky a little at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTakeuchi was born in 1934 in Onoda City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, and died in 2001. These dates are taken from the collection records of the Independent Administrative Institution National Museum of Art, which give Takeuchi's name using the modern simplified form of the first character of the artist's given name. According to the accompanying leaflet, Takeuchi joined Sasaki Glass in 1958 and stepped down as a director of the company in 1993. During the artist's time with the company, Takeuchi lived in New York from 1962 to 1963 and in Hamburg until 1970. In 1968, Takeuchi won a gold prize at the International Crafts Exhibition in Utrecht, the Netherlands. In 1978, the artist received the International Grand Prize of Spain at a design competition in Valencia, an honor Takeuchi received again in 1981 and 1987. In 1979, Takeuchi was awarded the Kunii Kitaro Prize for Industrial Crafts as the representative of Sasaki Glass's design work. The artist served as vice president and as chairman of the board of the Japan Glass Artcrafts Association, and taught at the Kanazawa Utatsuyama Crafts Workshop and the Toyama Institute of Glass Art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTakeuchi's work is held by museums in Japan and abroad. The Corning Museum of Glass in the United States holds a set of three colorless cut-glass glasses made in 1978. According to the museum's records, the set was exhibited there in 1979, which corresponds to the leaflet's account of Takeuchi's selection for the \"New Glass\" exhibition and the acquisition of the artist's work by the museum. Takeuchi is also among the artists featured in New Glass Review 5, the annual published by the museum in 1984. In Japan, the National Crafts Museum (National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo) holds five of the artist's works: Crystal glass, whisky decanter and glasses (1978); Composition No. 45 (1982), a sculptural work made by casting and cutting; Crystal glass, ice pail (1990); Crystal glass, whisky glasses (1990); and Crystal glass, glasses for on the rocks (1991). That four of these five works are vessels for drink shows that such vessels were one of the central concerns of Takeuchi's work. The Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art also holds the artist's work. The leaflet further lists institutions including the Toledo Museum of Art (USA), the Glasmuseet Ebeltoft (Denmark), and the Victoria and Albert Museum (UK) as holding Takeuchi's work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFrom the 1980s onward, the artist exhibited in the \"Contemporary Glass\" exhibition at the National Museum of Modern Art (Kyoto and Tokyo) in 1980, the 2nd World Glass Now exhibition at the Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art in 1985, and \"300 Years of Japanese Glass\" at the Suntory Museum of Art in 1986, among others. Takeuchi also held a three-person exhibition with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/search?q=%22%E8%97%A4%E7%94%B0%E5%96%AC%E5%B9%B3%22\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFujita Kyohei\u003c\/a\u003e and Naoto Yokoyama in Paris in 1987. In 1995, the artist was invited to exhibit in \"Contemporary Japanese Crafts\" at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMost of Takeuchi's works in museum collections are made of colorless crystal glass and finished by mold-blowing, cutting, or casting. This piece, by contrast, reveals another side of Takeuchi's work, composed of colored glass, gold-colored leaf, and a matte surface. Its full, rounded body opens gently outward toward the rim, and a small disc-shaped foot sits beneath. The upper half is wisteria violet and the lower half pale rose, the two colors melting into each other as if softly blurred, with streaks of deep purple flowing through the violet area. A band of gold-colored leaf encircles the middle of the body; the leaf is broken into a fine, net-like pattern of cracks, and the edges of the band undulate irregularly. Both the interior and exterior have a matte texture, and fine bubbles are dispersed throughout the glass. Viewed from above, the leaf on the body shows through from the inside as a ring. A single small dark purple dot can be seen near the rim. As the forming method, the material of the leaf, and the method used to create the matte finish cannot be determined with certainty from external appearance, we refrain from stating them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe period of production has been estimated from the accompanying leaflet. The home telephone number printed on it is in the eight-digit Tokyo format used from January 1, 1991. The postal code is in the three-digit format used before Japanese postal codes were changed to seven digits in February 1998. The final entry in the biography is dated 1995. On these grounds, we have determined that the leaflet was printed between 1995 and early 1998. As this piece has been passed down together with the leaflet, we estimate that it was made in the same period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-takeuchi-denji\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTakeuchi Denji\u003c\/a\u003e (竹内傳治, 1934–2001)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelected Career Highlights: \u003c\/strong\u003e[1958] Joined Sasaki Glass (stepped down as a director in 1993); [1968] Gold prize, International Crafts Exhibition, Utrecht (the Netherlands); [1978] International Grand Prize of Spain, design competition in Valencia (awarded again in 1981 and 1987); [1979] Selected for the \"New Glass\" exhibition at the Corning Museum of Glass (USA), with work acquired by the museum; received the Kunii Kitaro Prize for Industrial Crafts; [1980] Invited to exhibit in \"Contemporary Glass,\" National Museum of Modern Art (Kyoto and Tokyo); [1982] Invited to exhibit in \"Modern Japanese Glass Crafts,\" National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, with work acquired by the museum; [1985] Exhibited in the 2nd World Glass Now exhibition, Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art; [1986] Invited to exhibit in \"300 Years of Japanese Glass,\" Suntory Museum of Art; [1987] Three-person exhibition with Fujita Kyohei and Naoto Yokoyama, Paris; [1994] Glory Award in the Arts and Culture category from Onoda City; [1995] Invited to exhibit in \"Contemporary Japanese Crafts,\" Victoria and Albert Museum (London)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMuseum Collections:\u003c\/strong\u003e National Crafts Museum (National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo), Corning Museum of Glass (USA), Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod of Production: \u003c\/strong\u003ec. 1995–1998 (estimated from the printing period of the accompanying leaflet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eVery good (no chips, no cracks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories: \u003c\/strong\u003eTomobako (wooden box signed by the artist), wrapping cloth, and shiori (biographical leaflet) included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glass (colored glass, gold-colored leaf)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003eHeight approx. 6.0 cm, Rim diameter approx. 5.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotice: \u003c\/strong\u003eAll items offered by our shop, even those that are new and unused, were produced a very long time ago and are therefore listed as pre-owned. Items may show age-related wear or damage. Please understand this and review the details carefully before deciding to purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease check the photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e We prepare every description with great care, but errors may still remain in the text. Please examine the photos carefully before purchasing. Where the photos and the description differ, please take the photos as the basis for the product information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47823828418747,"sku":null,"price":23000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_4353_result.jpg?v=1791349815"},{"product_id":"249","title":"Tokoname City Intangible Cultural Property Holder, Konishi Yohei (小西洋平), Shu-dei Neriage Genshin-sai Sake Set (Sake Bottle and Cups) #249","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eWe are pleased to introduce a Shudei Neriage Genshinsai sake set by \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-konishi-yohei\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKonishi Yohei\u003c\/a\u003e (小西洋平, 1941–), a modern master who stands at the pinnacle of contemporary \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tokoname-ware\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTokoname ware\u003c\/a\u003e and was designated a holder of Tokoname City Intangible Cultural Property in 2013. Konishi's artistry has earned global recognition, including a silver prize at the Vallauris International Ceramics Biennale in France in 1982, and these works are held in prestigious institutions such as the Victoria and Albert Museum in England and the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the United States. This piece is a masterpiece from the artist's mature period in the 1980s to early 1990s, where Konishi's self-taught and refined neriage technique, built upon traditional Tokoname ware methods, harmonizes with the intricate sculptural beauty achieved through a hand-turned potter's wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eThe core essence of this work lies in the neriage technique, which involves layering clays of different colors on a base of shudei (vermilion clay), the symbol of Tokoname ware, to create patterns. The flowing, geological-strata-like curves visible in the accompanying images are not drawn on the surface; rather, they emerge from the layers of clay itself, penetrating the thickness of the vessel. Konishi's neriage goes beyond mere color blending; by perfectly controlling the shrinkage rate of the clay, the artist creates complex geometric patterns where intricate lines, millimeters in scale, intersect. This technique produces unique, one-of-a-kind patterns, making each piece a singular artistic encounter. The fact that works using this same technique are held in the Victoria and Albert Museum eloquently speaks to the universal artistic value of this piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eIn terms of form, the transcendent skill of the hand-turned potter's wheel, a reason for the artist's designation as an Intangible Cultural Property, is fully displayed. Especially noteworthy are the extremely constricted neck of the sake bottle (tokkuri) and the thinly crafted (usuzukuri) finish seen in the sake cups (sakazuki), a realm uniquely mastered by Konishi. The usuzukuri technique, where clay is stretched to its limit with only the sensation of the fingertips, imparts astonishing lightness and a pleasant feel to the mouth of the vessel, embodying the beauty of utility in craftwork. Furthermore, the coloration on the surface, called Genshinsai, imbues the characteristic subdued reddish-brown of shudei with deep shading. It possesses the inherent charm of Tokoname ware, which develops a richer luster with use and grows with its owner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eWe propose this elegant sake set, originally crafted for Japanese sake, as a special vessel for enjoying aged whisky or brandy. When liquid touches the inside of the vessel, the subtle clay patterns created by the neriage technique deepen their contours through the liquid. The weight of time held by amber spirits resonates with the vessel's design, reminiscent of geological strata. The temperature of the liquid conveyed by the ultra-thin sake cup nestled in one's palm, and the rhythm of the clay that Konishi Yohei dedicated a lifetime to creating, will elevate the simple act of drinking into a thoughtful tasting experience, appreciating the pinnacle of human artistry and the harmony of nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-konishi-yohei\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKonishi Yohei\u003c\/a\u003e (小西洋平, 1941–)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist's Notable Activities:\u003c\/strong\u003e [1982] Received a silver prize at the Vallauris International Ceramics Biennale in France, [2013] Designated a holder of Tokoname City Intangible Cultural Property. Regular member of the Japan Kōgei Association.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorks Held In: \u003c\/strong\u003eVictoria and Albert Museum (UK), Philadelphia Museum of Art (USA), Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum, INAX Live Museum, and others.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod of Production:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1980s – Early 1990s\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eVery good (no chips or cracks)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories: \u003c\/strong\u003eTomobako (original signed wooden box), Shiori (informational brochure), Wrapping cloths (2 pieces)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/strong\u003eCeramics (Tokoname Ware, Neriage)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003eSake Bottle (Tokkuri): Height approx. 13.5 cm, Mouth diameter approx. 6.3 cm \/ Sake Cup (Sakazuki): Height approx. 6.0 cm, Mouth diameter approx. 6.0 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003eEven if the items we offer are new and unused, they are from a very old production period, and all are listed as used items. The products may have damage due to age, so please consider purchasing after understanding and checking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease check the photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e We prepare every description with great care, but errors may still remain in the text. Please examine the photos carefully before purchasing. Where the photos and the description differ, please take the photos as the basis for the product information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47823831007419,"sku":null,"price":55000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_6346_result.jpg?v=1778894737"},{"product_id":"254","title":"Bizen Sake Cup by Takahara Shoji (高原昌治), Artist with Works in the Frankfurt Museum Collection, Trained Under Two Holders of Important Intangible Cultural Properties, With Ascending Kiln Natural Ash Glaze Melting Traces, Shot Glass #254","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22\"\u003eWe are pleased to introduce a very rare sake cup (guinomi) by \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-takahara-shoji\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTakahara Shoji\u003c\/a\u003e (高原昌治, 1941–2000), a master \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bizen-ware\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBizen ware\u003c\/a\u003e artisan born in Okayama Prefecture in 1941. Takahara boasts a brilliant record, including receiving the \"Sanyo Shimbun Award\" for two consecutive years in 1967 and 1968 at the Japan Crafts Association's Eastern Chugoku Branch Exhibition, and being selected for the \"1st Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition,\" the pinnacle of contemporary ceramic art, in 1971. In 1987, the artist's work was publicly acquired and permanently stored by the Museum Angewandte Kunst (Frankfurt, West Germany at the time). As a deceased artist who passed away at the young age of 59, the supply of new works to the market has completely ceased, making Takahara's creations increasingly rare in the art market. We propose this supreme Japanese craftwork, with its undeniable history and prestige, to the world as a vintage premium sake vessel for savoring aged amber sake or premium Japanese whisky neat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003eThe fundamental artistic value of Shoji\u0026nbsp;Takahara lies in an exceptionally privileged and legitimate lineage, having directly inherited techniques from two top-tier Bizen ware masters of different styles. In 1958, Takahara apprenticed under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/search?q=%22%E4%BC%8A%E5%8B%A2%E5%B4%8E%E9%99%BD%E5%B1%B1%22\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eIsezaki Yozan\u003c\/a\u003e (伊勢崎陽山, 1902–1961), a holder of Okayama Prefecture's Important Intangible Cultural Property, and deeply absorbed the sculptural sense of intricate ceramic carving and three-dimensional craftsmanship. Then, in 1962, the artist apprenticed under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/search?q=%22%E7%9F%B3%E4%BA%95%E4%B8%8D%E8%80%81%22\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eIshii Furo\u003c\/a\u003e (石井不老, 1899–1964), also a holder of Okayama Prefecture's Important Intangible Cultural Property, thoroughly mastering Furo's signature excellent throwing (rokuro) technique. The reason Takahara's works are most highly praised by experts is precisely this exquisite balance achieved by integrating Yozan's three-dimensional spatial understanding in the artist's detailed works with Furo's precise and confident lines on the potter's wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"24\"\u003eA professional and detailed analysis of the piece confirms that the transcendent technique inherited from two great masters and the drama of the climbing kiln (noborigama) firing are clearly manifested across the entire surface of the vessel. In terms of form, the vessel retains the beautiful yet powerful wheel-throwing marks directly passed down from Ishii Furo around its waist, conveying the moist, clinging texture of meticulously selected rice-paddy clay (tado) when held in the palm of your hand. Without the use of any glaze, the external appearance (keshiki) is expressed with extraordinary density through the sharp contrast of authentic, traditional Bizen firing effects—such as yohen (natural kiln transformation), sangiri (ash-covered firing mark), and hidasuki (fire-cord pattern)—created solely by the fierce flames and convective wood-ash currents generated by splitting red pine firewood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"25\"\u003eParticularly noteworthy is the design on the inside of the sake cup. Near the bottom interior, several small, dark, glossy spots can be observed. These are not stains or defects from artificial glaze, but rather genuine natural scenery called \"natural glaze fusion marks\" (technically referred to as black sesame spots or early fusion marks of \"Bidoro\" glass). These occur when the ash of red pine, the fuel, completely vitrifies and melts as a liquid onto the clay surface in pinpoint locations within the Bizen climbing kiln at extreme temperatures exceeding 1200 degrees Celsius. In Bizen ware, an aesthetic of subtraction that uses no glaze whatsoever, these glossy spots are the very \"memory of fire,\" vividly conveying the intense convection of flames, the placement of the work within the kiln, and the moment of extreme heat management. They are an important highlight that further enhances the work's appreciation value and prestige.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"26\"\u003eOn the bottom of the vessel, Takahara's unique potter's mark, a deformed character \"Sho\" (昌) deeply carved with a spatula to prove the artist's authorship, is clearly visible. Furthermore, the complete set includes a tomobako (wooden box) with the artist's own fluid brush calligraphy \"Bizen Sake Cup Shoji\" and an official red seal, along with a bookmark detailing Takahara's ceramic history at the time. This pristine condition serves as decisive evidence guaranteeing its authenticity and artistic value. Please fully enjoy this unique crystallization of Japanese traditional craftsmanship, which embodies the spirit of a master artisan in the artist's most energetic period, marked by two consecutive major awards, as a privileged everyday companion for savoring exquisite sake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"26\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-takahara-shoji\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTakahara Shoji\u003c\/a\u003e (高原昌治, 1941–2000)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"26\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist's Major Activities: \u003c\/strong\u003e[1958] Apprenticed under Isezaki Yozan, holder of Okayama Prefecture's Important Intangible Cultural Property; [1962] Apprenticed under Ishii Furo, holder of Okayama Prefecture's Important Intangible Cultural Property, selected for the Japan Crafts Association's Eastern Chugoku Branch Exhibition; [1965] Established the artist's own climbing kiln and became independent; [1967 \u0026amp; 1968] Received the Sanyo Shimbun Award for two consecutive years at the Japan Crafts Association's Eastern Chugoku Branch Exhibition; [1971] Selected for the 1st Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition; [1981] Traveled to the United States for ceramic research; [1987] Work publicly acquired by the Museum Angewandte Kunst (Frankfurt, West Germany at the time).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"26\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorks Held By: \u003c\/strong\u003eMuseum Angewandte Kunst (Germany), among others.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"26\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Period: \u003c\/strong\u003eEarly 1970s (estimated peak period immediately after selection for the 1st Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"26\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good (no chips, no cracks, natural glaze fusion marks from the climbing kiln visible on the interior, slight opening of the clay boundary on the surface as a characteristic of the work)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"26\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories: \u003c\/strong\u003eTomobako (wooden box with artist's handwritten signature and seal), wrapping cloth, bookmark\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"26\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/strong\u003ePottery (Bizen ware - Kiln change, Sangiri, Hidasuki, Natural glaze fusion marks)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"26\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003eHeight approx. 6.3 cm, Mouth diameter approx. 6.0 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"26\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003eAll products offered by our store, even if unused, are from a very old production period and are listed as pre-owned. Please be aware that products may have damage due to age, and consider this before making a purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease check the photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e We prepare every description with great care, but errors may still remain in the text. Please examine the photos carefully before purchasing. Where the photos and the description differ, please take the photos as the basis for the product information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47835534950587,"sku":null,"price":35000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_6829_result.jpg?v=1779457727"},{"product_id":"255","title":"Hiroshima Prefectural Important Intangible Cultural Property, Uchida Yasuhide (内田泰秀), Mature Period, 1971, Pottery, \"Hyori Kantsu Nishiki Neriage\" Sake Cup \/ Shot Glass #255","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eWe are pleased to introduce an extremely rare guinomi created in 1971 by \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-uchida-yasuhide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eUchida Yasuhide\u003c\/a\u003e, a holder of Hiroshima Prefecture's Important Intangible Cultural Property \"Hyori Kantsu Nishiki Neriage\" who was born in 1893 and passed away in 1997 at the age of 104, leaving monumental footprints on the history of pottery from the Showa to Heisei eras. Uchida acquired advanced coloring and porcelain techniques at the prestigious Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres in France in the 1960s. After exhibiting at the Osaka Expo in 1970, Uchida was designated a holder of Hiroshima Prefecture's Important Intangible Cultural Property in 1973. This piece is a monumental work crafted in 1971, a relatively early period in Uchida's career, just before the artist was recognized as a holder of an Important Intangible Cultural Property. Our shop proposes this legendary work, still highly praised by craft collectors both domestically and internationally, to the world as a special shot glass for savoring aged sake and premium whiskies neat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThe core of Uchida Yasuhide's artistry and the artist's most highly acclaimed achievement is the lost, legendary technique of Hyori Kantsu Nishiki Neriage (front-and-back penetrating brocade clay layering), which is extremely difficult to reproduce today. This technique does not involve painting with pigments on the surface, as in conventional pottery. Instead, it is an astonishing method where different colored clays, created by mixing various metal oxides to achieve their hues, are meticulously combined like a puzzle based on precise calculations, forming the pattern itself as the structure of the clay. Since clays with different compositions have different shrinkage rates during firing, there is an extremely high risk of cracks forming at the joints in the kiln, allowing for no margin of error. The sense of color cultivated at the Sèvres porcelain factory and the high level of skill in completely controlling the clay enable the vibrant, unadulterated coloration seen in the artist's work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eA specialized analysis of the design of this piece clearly reveals valuable formative characteristics from the developmental stage of the Hyori Kantsu Nishiki Neriage technique. As its name, \"front-and-back penetrating,\" suggests, the intricate geometric patterns applied to the exterior penetrate completely to the interior and even the bottom without any deviation, visually proving the uniform layering of the clay. Compared to the refined, thin, and light style seen in Uchida's later works, this piece, from its developmental stage, has a generally robust and pleasing weight, offering an excellent hold that feels mysteriously natural in the hand from the first touch. Furthermore, a beautiful accumulation of glaze (yutamari) characteristic of works from this period is clearly visible at the bottom of the vessel's interior. The exterior bottom, while providing solid stability, retains the irregular undulations unique to handmade crafts that industrial products can never replicate. Therefore, the distinct feel and sensation experienced when releasing your hand as you set the piece down from the hand to the table is also a very interesting highlight unique to this particular work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eFurthermore, this piece possesses a unique characteristic: the appearance of its surface color visibly changes depending on the type of light source, angle, and intensity of light during photography or viewing, offering a visual delight. Because this piece was crafted during a period before the character \"Yasu\" (泰) was incised on Uchida's works, no spatula-carved signature can be confirmed on the vessel itself. However, the genuine authorship of Uchida is thoroughly authenticated by the powerful texture of the multi-layered clay, as well as the tomobako (wooden box) featuring the artist's handwritten signature and seal, along with the original wrapping cloth. Please enjoy this unique masterpiece of traditional Japanese craftsmanship, a crystallization of passion and exceptional skill that has not faded over half a century, as a special companion for savoring fine spirits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"25\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-uchida-yasuhide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eUchida Yasuhide\u003c\/a\u003e (内田泰秀, 1893–1997)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"25\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist's Key Activities: \u003c\/strong\u003eAcquired coloring and porcelain techniques at the Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres in France in the 1960s. Exhibited at the Osaka Expo in 1970, and was designated a holder of Hiroshima Prefecture's Important Intangible Cultural Property \"Hyori Kantsu Nishiki Neriage\" in 1973.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"25\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u0026nbsp;Period: \u003c\/strong\u003e1971 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good (no chips, no cracks) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed wooden box, wrapping cloth\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"25\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/strong\u003eHyori Kantsu Nishiki Neriage (Pottery, front-and-back penetrating technique) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height approx. 5.0 cm, Mouth diameter approx. 5.4 cm\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"25\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote ①: \u003c\/strong\u003eEven if new and unused, all products offered by our shop are from very old production periods and are listed as used items. Products may have age-related damage; please understand and confirm this before considering a purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"25\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote ②: \u003c\/strong\u003eDue to lighting conditions and the viewing environment, the true colors and textures of the artwork may appear slightly different from the actual item. Therefore, we have included as many photographs as possible to allow you to examine the details from all angles. We kindly ask you to carefully view the details and make your purchase with complete satisfaction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease check the photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e We prepare every description with great care, but errors may still remain in the text. Please examine the photos carefully before purchasing. Where the photos and the description differ, please take the photos as the basis for the product information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47835535114427,"sku":null,"price":33000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_6982_result.jpg?v=1779603155"},{"product_id":"256","title":"Artist in the Collections of the National Crafts Museum, Tokyo and the Corning Museum of Glass (USA) | Takeuchi Denji (竹内傳治) | Guinomi Sake Cup in Colored Glass with Gold Leaf Band | Japanese-Style Shot Glass #256","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a guinomi (sake cup) by the glass artist \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-takeuchi-denji\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTakeuchi Denji\u003c\/a\u003e. The tomobako (the wooden box signed by the artist) bears an ink inscription reading \"Denji\" together with a red seal, and an incised signature appears on the underside of the foot. A shiori (the artist's biographical leaflet) and a wrapping cloth accompany the piece. Our shop proposes this small drinking vessel as a Japanese-style shot glass for savoring aged spirits and whisky a little at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTakeuchi was born in 1934 in Onoda City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, and died in 2001. These dates are taken from the collection records of the Independent Administrative Institution National Museum of Art, which give Takeuchi's name using the modern simplified form of the first character of the artist's given name. According to the accompanying leaflet, Takeuchi joined Sasaki Glass in 1958 and stepped down as a director of the company in 1993. During the artist's time with the company, Takeuchi lived in New York from 1962 to 1963 and in Hamburg until 1970. In 1968, Takeuchi won a gold prize at the International Crafts Exhibition in Utrecht, the Netherlands. In 1978, the artist received the International Grand Prize of Spain at a design competition in Valencia, an honor Takeuchi received again in 1981 and 1987. In 1979, Takeuchi was awarded the Kunii Kitaro Prize for Industrial Crafts as the representative of Sasaki Glass's design work. The artist served as vice president and as chairman of the board of the Japan Glass Artcrafts Association, and taught at the Kanazawa Utatsuyama Crafts Workshop and the Toyama Institute of Glass Art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTakeuchi's work is held by museums in Japan and abroad. The Corning Museum of Glass in the United States holds a set of three colorless cut-glass glasses made in 1978. According to the museum's records, the set was exhibited there in 1979, which corresponds to the leaflet's account of Takeuchi's selection for the \"New Glass\" exhibition and the acquisition of the artist's work by the museum. Takeuchi is also among the artists featured in New Glass Review 5, the annual published by the museum in 1984. In Japan, the National Crafts Museum (National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo) holds five of the artist's works: Crystal glass, whisky decanter and glasses (1978); Composition No. 45 (1982), a sculptural work made by casting and cutting; Crystal glass, ice pail (1990); Crystal glass, whisky glasses (1990); and Crystal glass, glasses for on the rocks (1991). That four of these five works are vessels for drink shows that such vessels were one of the central concerns of Takeuchi's work. The Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art also holds the artist's work. The leaflet further lists institutions including the Toledo Museum of Art (USA), the Glasmuseet Ebeltoft (Denmark), and the Victoria and Albert Museum (UK) as holding Takeuchi's work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFrom the 1980s onward, the artist exhibited in the \"Contemporary Glass\" exhibition at the National Museum of Modern Art (Kyoto and Tokyo) in 1980, the 2nd World Glass Now exhibition at the Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art in 1985, and \"300 Years of Japanese Glass\" at the Suntory Museum of Art in 1986, among others. Takeuchi also held a three-person exhibition with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/search?q=%22%E8%97%A4%E7%94%B0%E5%96%AC%E5%B9%B3%22\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFujita Kyohei\u003c\/a\u003e and Naoto Yokoyama in Paris in 1987. In 1995, the artist was invited to exhibit in \"Contemporary Japanese Crafts\" at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMost of Takeuchi's works in museum collections are made of colorless crystal glass and finished by mold-blowing, cutting, or casting. This piece, by contrast, reveals another side of Takeuchi's work, composed of colored glass, gold-colored leaf, and a matte surface. Its full, rounded body opens gently outward toward the rim, and a small disc-shaped foot sits beneath. The upper half is pale sky blue and the lower half yellow-green, the two colors melting into each other as if softly blurred, with mottling of deeper green appearing in the yellow-green area as it nears the foot. A band of gold-colored leaf encircles the middle of the body; the leaf is broken into a fine, net-like pattern of cracks, and the upper edge of the band rises and falls in a series of triangular peaks reminiscent of a mountain ridgeline. Both the interior and exterior have a matte texture, and when viewed from above, the yellow-green color shows through at the bottom of the interior. As the forming method, the material of the leaf, and the method used to create the matte finish cannot be determined with certainty from external appearance, we refrain from stating them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe period of production has been estimated from the accompanying leaflet. The home telephone number printed on it is in the eight-digit Tokyo format used from January 1, 1991. The postal code is in the three-digit format used before Japanese postal codes were changed to seven digits in February 1998. The final entry in the biography is dated 1995. On these grounds, we have determined that the leaflet was printed between 1995 and early 1998. As this piece has been passed down together with the leaflet, we estimate that it was made in the same period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-takeuchi-denji\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTakeuchi Denji\u003c\/a\u003e (竹内傳治, 1934–2001)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelected Career Highlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e [1958] Joined Sasaki Glass (stepped down as a director in 1993); [1968] Gold prize, International Crafts Exhibition, Utrecht (the Netherlands); [1978] International Grand Prize of Spain, design competition in Valencia (awarded again in 1981 and 1987); [1979] Selected for the \"New Glass\" exhibition at the Corning Museum of Glass (USA), with work acquired by the museum; received the Kunii Kitaro Prize for Industrial Crafts; [1980] Invited to exhibit in \"Contemporary Glass,\" National Museum of Modern Art (Kyoto and Tokyo); [1982] Invited to exhibit in \"Modern Japanese Glass Crafts,\" National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, with work acquired by the museum; [1985] Exhibited in the 2nd World Glass Now exhibition, Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art; [1986] Invited to exhibit in \"300 Years of Japanese Glass,\" Suntory Museum of Art; [1987] Three-person exhibition with Fujita Kyohei and Naoto Yokoyama, Paris; [1994] Glory Award in the Arts and Culture category from Onoda City; [1995] Invited to exhibit in \"Contemporary Japanese Crafts,\" Victoria and Albert Museum (London)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMuseum Collections:\u003c\/strong\u003e National Crafts Museum (National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo), Corning Museum of Glass (USA), Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod of Production:\u003c\/strong\u003e c. 1995–1998 (estimated from the printing period of the accompanying leaflet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good (no chips, no cracks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories: \u003c\/strong\u003eTomobako (wooden box signed by the artist), wrapping cloth, and shiori (biographical leaflet) included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/strong\u003eGlass (colored glass, gold-colored leaf)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003eHeight approx. 6.0 cm, Rim diameter approx. 5.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotice: \u003c\/strong\u003eAll items offered by our shop, even those that are new and unused, were produced a very long time ago and are therefore listed as pre-owned. Items may show age-related wear or damage. Please understand this and review the details carefully before deciding to purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease check the photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e We prepare every description with great care, but errors may still remain in the text. Please examine the photos carefully before purchasing. Where the photos and the description differ, please take the photos as the basis for the product information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47837542121659,"sku":null,"price":23000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_4393_result.jpg?v=1791349697"},{"product_id":"259","title":"Permanent Collection Artist of the National Crafts Museum, etc., Takeuchi Denji (竹内傳治), Hand-Blown Glass Sake Cup with Gold and Color Inclusions, Premium Shot Glass #259","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eThis is an extremely avant-garde and modern hand-blown glass sake cup by \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-takeuchi-denji\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTakeuchi Denji\u003c\/a\u003e, a master who supported the dawn of modern Japanese glass craftsmanship and whose works are permanently preserved in major museums both in Japan and abroad. Reminiscent of traditional horseback sake cups or footed vessels, its organic form with a constriction in the center fits comfortably in the hand. We proudly present this as a premium Japanese craft shot glass for slowly enjoying aged sake that has matured into a rich amber color over time, or carefully selected single malt whisky straight. The unique wide-opening proportion instantly releases the rich aroma of the poured liquor, and when held, it directly conveys the smooth texture and pleasant weight unique to hand-blown glass. With an overwhelming presence as a work of art, this piece, which integrates Japanese aesthetics into a modern luxurious space, will create a luxurious time for entertaining international collectors and special guests at the highest level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eThe artist, Takeuchi Denji, was born in Onoda City, Yamaguchi Prefecture in 1934. While leading Japanese in-house design as the design representative for Sasaki Glass Co., Ltd., a top Japanese glass manufacturer, Takeuchi also honed an international artistic sensibility by staying in New York and Hamburg from the 1960s. The artist achieved brilliant results on major stages both domestically and internationally, including winning the gold prize at the International Applied Arts Exhibition in Utrecht, the Netherlands, winning the Spanish International Grand Prize three times at the Valencia Design Competition in Spain, receiving the Kitaro Kunii Industrial Arts Award, and being selected for an exhibition hosted by the Corning Museum of Glass in the United States, the highest authority in the global glass world. Takeuchi's extraordinary sense of form has been widely and publicly recognized, and these works are permanently preserved in the public collections of modern art museums around the world, including the National Crafts Museum of Japan, the Victoria and Albert Museum in the UK, and the Toledo Museum of Art in the US. Since the artist's sudden death in 2001, new supplies have completely ceased, making these valuable vintage pieces by a deceased artist. Complete items with their dedicated boxes that circulate in the market have extremely high rarity and asset value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eOne of the most highly acclaimed elements of Takeuchi Denji's work, as noted in public records, is the fusion of transparent and black, and the three-dimensional color expression achieved through the artist's exceptional hot-work technique. As can be seen in the accompanying images, this piece perfectly embodies the artist's signature design. The heavy black glass covering the top of the vessel, the vibrant opaque turquoise green at the bottom, and the overwhelmingly transparent glass connecting them in the center create a magnificent contrast. Furthermore, at the boundary between the upper and lower colors, a bold band of heavy gold leaf, with fine crack-like textures created by baking and stretching gold foil onto the glass surface, is arranged, radiating a metallic shine when illuminated. In the constricted central part, an advanced inclusion technique is used, where vibrant colored glass pieces in pink, blue, purple, and other hues are fluidly encased within layers of transparent glass. When viewed from above, the amber liquid of aged sake, the internal colors, and the green at the bottom resonate beautifully like a kaleidoscope. The bottom is engraved with the artist's own hand-carved signature \"Denji,\" and along with the signature and seal on the lid of the dedicated box, it is an item in perfect condition with complete material evidence proving its authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-takeuchi-denji\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTakeuchi Denji\u003c\/a\u003e (竹内傳治, 1934–2001)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"35\"\u003eArtist's Major Career Highlights:\u003c\/b\u003e [1934] Born in Onoda City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, [1958] Joined Sasaki Glass Co., Ltd. and served as design representative and director, [1962] Stayed in New York, [1968] Won a gold prize at the International Applied Arts Exhibition in Utrecht, Netherlands, and stayed in Hamburg, [1978] Won the Spanish International Grand Prize at the Valencia Design Competition in Spain (also in '81 and '87), [1979] Received the Kitaro Kunii Industrial Arts Award and was selected for the \"New Glass\" exhibition hosted by the Corning Museum of Glass in the US, [1987] Held a joint exhibition with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/search?q=%22%E8%97%A4%E7%94%B0%E5%96%AC%E5%B9%B3%22\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFujita Kyohei\u003c\/a\u003e and others in Paris, [1991] Began glass production in Venice, Italy, [1994] Received the Award of Excellence in the Arts and Culture category from Onoda City, [2001] Passed away on July 16 at the age of 67\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"873\"\u003eWorks in Collection:\u003c\/b\u003e National Crafts Museum (Tokyo National Museum of Modern Art), Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art, Notojima Glass Museum, Shimonoseki City Art Museum, Corning Museum of Glass (USA), Toledo Museum of Art (USA), Victoria and Albert Museum (UK), Czech Glass Museum, Lausanne Museum of Decorative Arts (Switzerland), etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"1206\"\u003ePeriod of Production:\u003c\/b\u003e 1980s-1990s (Works from Takeuchi's mature period, before and after a stay in Venice, during which Takeuchi won numerous grand prizes in domestic and international competitions)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"1394\"\u003eProduct Condition:\u003c\/b\u003e Very good (no chips, no cracks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"1445\"\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/b\u003e Dedicated paper box, wrapping cloth included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"1503\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Hand-blown glass (with gold leaf and embedded colored glass)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"1574\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Height approx. 7.2 cm, Mouth diameter approx. 5.0 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"1639\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Even if new and unused, all products offered by our shop are from a very old production period and are listed as used. Products may have age-related damage, so please consider purchasing after understanding and checking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease check the photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e We prepare every description with great care, but errors may still remain in the text. Please examine the photos carefully before purchasing. Where the photos and the description differ, please take the photos as the basis for the product information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47849214279867,"sku":null,"price":41000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_7580_result.jpg?v=1780832850"},{"product_id":"263","title":"Aida Yusuke (会田雄亮), Gold Medalist at the International Ceramic Art Competition Faenza, Nerikomi Sake Cup, Oshino Kiln, Shot Glass, Ceramic Whisky Tumbler #263","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003eThis piece is a nerikomi work by the master Aida Yusuke (会田雄亮, 1931–2015), who led Japan's modern craft design movement and established an international reputation. With a diameter of approximately 6.6 cm and a height of approximately 6.2 cm, this vessel fits comfortably in the hand. We propose it as a premium large shot glass or small rocks glass for aged spirits, to enjoy the deep, rich aroma and dense flavor of vintage liquor, which has taken on a beautiful amber hue over time. The time spent savoring aged spirits from this vessel, with its overwhelming modernism as an art piece and its architectural functional beauty, will be a supremely luxurious experience for international collectors and discerning guests alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003eThe artist, Aida Yusuke, studied urban planning at Chiba University, then apprenticed under the renowned potter \u003ca href=\"\/en\/search?q=%22%E5%AE%AE%E4%B9%8B%E5%8E%9F%E8%AC%99%22\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKen Miyanohara\u003c\/a\u003e. Aida then moved to the United States, where the artist served as an instructor at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and as chief designer for prominent ceramic companies. In 1968, the artist achieved a global triumph by winning the gold prize at the Concorso Internazionale della Ceramica d'Arte di Faenza in Italy. Aida held important positions such as Chairman of the Japan Craft Design Association and committee member of the Design Promotion Council of the Ministry of International Trade and Industry, and also served as President of Tohoku University of Art and Design. The artist is known not only for indoor vessels but also as a pioneer of monumental environmental ceramics integrated with urban plazas and buildings. Since Aida's regrettable sudden death in 2015, all works available on the market are precious legacies with no new supply, making them extremely rare as top-class Japanese designer crafts, with information largely unobtainable overseas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003eThe most highly regarded technique in Aida Yusuke's pottery is the nerikomi technique, which involves meticulously combining different colored clays to create geometric patterns. Since multiple clays have different shrinkage rates during firing, even a slight miscalculation can cause cracks or firing tears in the kiln, making this a highly difficult technique that requires extremely advanced blending skills and strict temperature control. It was precisely because of the artist's background in urban planning and architecture that Aida achieved the pinnacle of modern craft, creating sharp designs such as stripes and mosaics through the very structure of the clay, rather than by drawing patterns on the surface.\u003cbr\u003eA detailed examination of this work reveals that these characteristics are clearly and beautifully expressed in this vessel. The surface of the vessel exhibits the intricate geometric layers characteristic of Aida Yusuke's signature nerikomi technique, where the orderly striped patterns woven from different colored clays balance a cool, calculated beauty with the warmth of handcrafted work. The form, finished into smooth curves by throwing on the wheel, shines beautifully when sake is poured and conveys an urban sophistication when held. The bottom of the vessel is engraved with a sign indicating it is an authentic piece made at Aida's Oshino kiln. Although it is offered without a box and as the main body only, it is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. This is a special item of undeniable value, a first-class collector's piece that captivates lovers of modern art and design worldwide.\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 \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/makers#ceramic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAida Yusuke\u003c\/a\u003e (会田雄亮, 1931–2015)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"32\"\u003eArtist's Major Activities:\u003c\/b\u003e [1956] Apprenticed under Ken Miyanohara, [1968] Won gold prize at the Concorso Internazionale della Ceramica d'Arte di Faenza in Italy, [1972] Director of the Japan Designer Craftsmen Association, [1976] Chairman of the Japan Craft Design Association, [1986] Committee member of the Design Promotion Council of the Ministry of International Trade and Industry, [1991] Director of the Japan Architectural Art and Craft Association, [1992] Professor at the Faculty of Art, Tohoku University of Art and Design, [1993] Received the Design Achievement Award, [1998] President of Tohoku University of Art and Design, [2002] Professor Emeritus at Tohoku University of Art and Design, [2006] Visiting Professor at Aichi Prefectural University of the Arts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"810\"\u003eWorks in Collections:\u003c\/b\u003e International Museum of Ceramics in Faenza (Italy), public art walls and monuments in various locations nationwide, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"953\"\u003eProduction Period:\u003c\/b\u003e 1980s-1990s (estimated, produced during the heyday of Japanese modern craft design)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"1056\"\u003eProduct Condition:\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=\"1107\"\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/b\u003e None (Piece only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"1142\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Ceramic (Nerikomi)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"1171\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Height approx. 6.2 cm, Diameter approx. 6.6 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"1230\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Although the products we offer may be unused new items, they are from a very old production period and are all listed as used items. Please understand and confirm that the product may have damage due to age before considering purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease check the photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e We prepare every description with great care, but errors may still remain in the text. Please examine the photos carefully before purchasing. Where the photos and the description differ, please take the photos as the basis for the product information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47881782001851,"sku":null,"price":65000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_7117_result.jpg?v=1780155923"},{"product_id":"266","title":"Hida Takayama Traditional Craft, Shibukusa Ryuzo VI (六代 渋草柳造), Koitozaka Irabo Glaze Ba-jou-hai Footed Cup \/ Shot Glass #266","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"26\"\u003eThis is a Koitozaka Irabo-glazed footed cup (Ba-jou-hai), directly crafted by Shibukusa Ryuzo VI (Birth name: Soshiro Toda), a master craftsman who carries on the legitimate lineage of Shibukusa ware, a traditional craft that has been continuously passed down in Hida Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, from the late Edo period to the present day. Its small size fits comfortably in the hand, and we propose it as a premium shot glass for enjoying Japan's excellent traditional crafts in a modern lifestyle. This piece holds the highest value as a vessel for savoring aged sake that has developed a rich amber color over time, possessing a profound, mellow aroma and a dense flavor, or for enjoying carefully selected whisky. Spending time enjoying exquisite sake in this vessel, which possesses overwhelming elegance as a work of art, offers a supremely luxurious experience for entertaining international collectors and discerning guests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"27\"\u003eThe accompanying wooden box (tomobako) bears the elegant brushstrokes of \"Koitozaka\" on the right side, and Ryuzo's signature and seal on the left. The side of the box features Shibukusa Kobo's original green label, and the cloth wrapping the piece is stamped with the clear mark of Hida Shibukusa. These clearly prove that this work is an authentic piece created by Shibukusa Ryuzo VI.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"28\"\u003eIn the history of Shibukusa ware, the fact that this piece is named Koitozaka and fired with this unique technique is extremely profound and dramatic. While Shibukusa ware began production in 1841 (Tenpo 12), its prehistory includes the year 1837 (Tenpo 7), when wealthy merchants from Takayama invited the renowned potter Toda Ryuzo from Seto. Toda Ryuzo established a kiln in Koitozaka, west of Takayama City, and began pottery production (the second period of Koito ware). Toda Ryuzo initially attempted to produce porcelain from local clay in Koitozaka, but due to the environment and technical difficulties of the time, Toda was forced to cease operations after only about five years. However, Ryuzo was later recalled by the Hida magistrate, successfully discovered high-quality pottery stone in the local mountains, and finally succeeded in producing porcelain. This marked the beginning of what is now Shibukusa ware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"29\"\u003eGenerally, Shibukusa ware is widely known for its porcelain pieces with splendid paintings on smooth white porcelain surfaces. However, the design and technique of this work hold a special meaning that sets them apart. For this vessel, instead of porcelain, a pottery base utilizing the texture of coarse clay is intentionally used, over which a yellowish-brown glaze with a slightly rough texture is applied. This is the very technique of Irabo glaze, the traditional basic glaze of Koito ware. Furthermore, the bold blackish-brown iron runs (tetsunagashi) applied over the glaze bake the powerful dynamism of the moment of chemical reaction with the flames in the kiln into the vessel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"30\"\u003eIn other words, the fact that Shibukusa Ryuzo VI intentionally named this footed cup \"Koitozaka\" and created it using the Irabo glaze technique, synonymous with Koito ware, tells us that this work expresses the utmost homage (historical respect) to the Koitozaka era—the origin of the founder Toda Ryuzo's challenging and difficult endeavors in pottery before successfully producing porcelain. This is an extremely rare and story-rich masterpiece that completely reproduces and fuses the beauty of the roots of Koito ware, another master craft of Hida Takayama, within the vessel, while utilizing the reliable technical skills of Shibukusa ware. This piece, which has been carefully preserved as a flawless complete item with its original box and original wrapping cloth, is a special sake vessel of museum-grade value, allowing international collectors to feel the profound depth of Japanese craft history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"31\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/makers#ceramic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eShibukusa Ryuzo\u003c\/a\u003e VI (六代 渋草柳造, Birth Name: Soshiro Toda)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"32\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist's Notable Career History: \u003c\/strong\u003e[1946] Born in Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture; [1981] Succeeded as Shibukusa Ryuzo VI, establishing a unique and innovative style by incorporating refined Nihonga (Japanese painting) expressions into ceramic art, transcending traditional Shibukusa ware forms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"33\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorks Housed In: \u003c\/strong\u003eHida Takayama Museum of Art, public institutions related to Takayama City, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"34\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1980s - 2000s (Maturity period after succeeding to Shibukusa Ryuzo VI)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"35\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eGood (no chips, no cracks, some stains on box)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"36\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dedicated wooden box (tomobako), original wrapping cloth included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"37\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pottery (Irabo glaze, iron run)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"38\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height approx. 6.8 cm, Mouth diameter approx. 4.4 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"39\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please note that all products offered by our store, even if brand new and unused, originate from a historic production period and are listed as pre-owned fine art items. Vintage products may exhibit subtle age-related characteristics; please consider purchasing upon full understanding and confirmation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease check the photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e We prepare every description with great care, but errors may still remain in the text. Please examine the photos carefully before purchasing. Where the photos and the description differ, please take the photos as the basis for the product information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47881782165691,"sku":null,"price":11000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_7665_result.jpg?v=1780832396"},{"product_id":"267","title":"Recipient of the Prime Minister's Award, Third Generation Takegoshi, Taizan Kiln, Takegoshi Toshiaki (武腰敏昭), Kutani Ware, Pomegranate Design Guinomi Shot Glass #267","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThis is a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kutani-ware\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKutani ware\u003c\/a\u003e guinomi (sake cup) with a pomegranate motif by Takegoshi Toshiaki III, a master craftsman who served as a member of the Japan Art Academy, the highest honor in the Japanese art world. It has a refined cylindrical shape that fits comfortably in the hand, and we propose it as a premium shot glass for enjoying excellent traditional Japanese crafts in a modern lifestyle. There is no better sake vessel for savoring aged sake, which takes on a rich amber hue and deep, mellow aroma and flavor over time. Enjoying aged sake with this vessel, which possesses overwhelming prestige as a work of art, will be a supremely luxurious experience for international collectors and discerning guests alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-takegoshi-toshiaki\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTakegoshi Toshiaki\u003c\/a\u003e, the artist, was born as the 3rd generation of the prestigious Taizan Kiln in Nomi City, Ishikawa Prefecture, and was a master who left a great mark on the history of modern Kutani ware. Toshiaki III's career was brilliant, starting with first selections for the Nitten Exhibition and the Japan Contemporary Crafts Exhibition, followed by serving as a councilor for the Nitten Exhibition. The artist achieved the highest honors in public exhibitions, including the Prime Minister's Award at the Nikko-kai Exhibition for Toshiaki III's work \"Haru Kuru Rashi\" (Spring is Coming) and the Prime Minister's Award at the Nitten Exhibition for Toshiaki III's work \"Shijima\" (Silence). Later, Toshiaki III was devoted to fostering young talent as a professor at Kanazawa Gakuin University, received the Japan Art Academy Award for Toshiaki III's work \"Lakeside - Colored Glaze Flower Vase,\" was appointed a member of the Japan Art Academy, the highest honor in the craft world, and served as a managing director of the Nitten Exhibition. We proudly present this rare work by a top-class Japanese artist, of whom there is little information available overseas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThe reason why Takegoshi Toshiaki's works are highly acclaimed by museums and enthusiasts both in Japan and abroad is due to exceptional technique and modern design sensibility. Having studied industrial design at Kanazawa College of Art and apprenticed under the renowned Professor \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/304\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKitade Tojiro\u003c\/a\u003e, Toshiaki III transcended the traditional framework of Kutani ware, pursuing the tension created by the vessel's form and calculated brushstrokes. Furthermore, the artist was an innovator who worked tirelessly to jointly develop and commercialize lead-free glazes that are gentle to people and the environment. Toshiaki III's technical skill, which completely controlled the deep colors and brilliance of Kutani ware using lead-free paints—which are extremely difficult to control in terms of color development—and sublimated them into a unique modern beauty, is the result of the artist's tireless research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eAn examination of this work reveals that these characteristics are clearly and splendidly expressed within this small guinomi. The traditional pomegranate motif, revered since ancient times as a symbol of prosperity and fertility, is depicted with the artist's refined modern composition. The pomegranate branch placed on the side of the vessel is drawn with precise, structural lines that evoke the artist's background in industrial design, and the ripe, cracked pomegranate fruit revealing its vibrant red seeds is expressed through meticulous painting. The green, blue, and yellow gradations seen in the surrounding leaves demonstrate an extremely high level of color control technology using lead-free glazes, creating a beautiful harmony of vivid colors. Furthermore, the exquisite balance of negative space with the unpainted white base gives the entire work a modern elegance. The distinctive \"Toshi\" signature can be seen at the bottom of the vessel, and along with the dedicated tomobako (wooden box signed and sealed by the artist), it possesses extremely high rarity value as a flawless and complete item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Takegoshi Toshiaki III (武腰敏昭, 1940–2021)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"43\"\u003eArtist's Major Activities:\u003c\/b\u003e [1957] First selected for Nitten Exhibition, [1963] First selected for Japan Contemporary Crafts Exhibition, [1996] Nitten Exhibition Councilor, [1997] Awarded Prime Minister's Award at Nikko-kai Exhibition for \"Haru Kuru Rashi\", [2001] Awarded Prime Minister's Award at Nitten Exhibition for \"Shijima\", [2005] Professor at Kanazawa Gakuin University, [2010] Awarded Japan Art Academy Award for \"Lakeside - Colored Glaze Flower Vase\" and became a member of the Japan Art Academy, [2011] Managing Director of Nitten Exhibition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"596\"\u003eCollection Record:\u003c\/b\u003e Japan Art Academy (Taito-ku, Tokyo - houses Japan Art Academy Award-winning work \"Lakeside - Colored Glaze Flower Vase\"), Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art (Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture - houses major works such as \"Colored Glaze Flower Vase\"), Nomi City Kutani Ware Museum (Nomi City, Ishikawa Prefecture - houses successive works and related materials from \"Taizan Kiln\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"996\"\u003eProduction Period:\u003c\/b\u003e Late 1990s - 2000s (estimated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"1046\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Very good (no chips, no cracks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"1089\"\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/b\u003e Dedicated tomobako (wooden box signed and sealed by the artist), artist's profile booklet (shiori) included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"1218\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Porcelain (enamelled with gold accents)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"1268\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Height approx. 5.5 cm, Mouth diameter approx. 5.5 cm, Base diameter approx. 3.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e All products offered by our store, even if unused, are very old and 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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease check the photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e We prepare every description with great care, but errors may still remain in the text. Please examine the photos carefully before purchasing. Where the photos and the description differ, please take the photos as the basis for the product information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47881782329531,"sku":null,"price":50000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_7275_result.jpg?v=1780460447"},{"product_id":"287","title":"Restorer of the Legendary Meiji-Era Nishiura Ware: 5th-Generation Hiramasa Kiln Master Takagi Noritoshi (高木典利), Oribe Iron-Painted Wave and Bird Motif Sake Vessel #287","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Oribe work is crafted by Takagi Noritoshi (高木典利, 1949–), 5th-generation master of the Hiramasa Kiln in Mino, renowned for reviving the \"Yukasai\" (underglaze color) technique of the legendary Nishiura ware—a fine art ceramic produced in Tajimi during the Meiji period that won international acclaim before being lost to time. Inheriting a distinguished kiln lineage spanning five generations in Ichinokura-cho, Tajimi City, Gifu Prefecture, Takagi Noritoshi deeply pursued traditional Mino techniques and raw clay characteristics such as Shino, Oribe, and Ki-Seto while achieving the extraordinary feat of preserving heritage and restoring historical methods, earning high acclaim as a unique figure in the Mino ceramic art world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work represents a piece of E-Oribe (Narumi-Oribe) bearing the artist's handwritten inscription \"Oribe\" on its dedicated Tomobako. Featuring an elegant stemmed goblet form that opens outward like a morning glory from a dignified base, the entire body is finished in a warm white glaze laced with fine crackles. Expressed through energetic iron-brushwork, graceful wave motifs and soaring birds are painted with abstract graphic sensibility, while vibrant green copper glaze—the hallmark of Oribe ware—flows dynamically from the rim down the side. The interior of the stemmed base is also meticulously glazed with fine crackles and stamped with the artist's signature, resulting in a masterpiece that harmonizes traditional Oribe aesthetics with refined geometric form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally possessing the dignified sculptural beauty of a futaoki (lid rest) used in tea ceremonies, we propose this vessel as a supreme Japanese Kogei sake vessel (stemmed goblet) for savoring aged sake, premium whisky, or Japanese sake in modern lifestyles. The moist, tactile feel of the raw clay when held, combined with the landscape created by the translucent green glaze and iron brushwork, elevates the act of pouring drinks into an extraordinary artistic experience. Identified as an authentic work created between 1985 and 1995—a period when Takagi's creative output as the 5th-generation master of Hiramasa Kiln matured and Takagi actively pursued traditional Mino Oribe works—it arrives in pristine condition, complete with a dedicated Tomobako inscribed in ink and sealed by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist：\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/makers#ceramic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTakagi Noritoshi\u003c\/a\u003e (高木典利, 1949–; 5th-Generation Hiramasa Kiln)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist's Key Activities：\u003c\/strong\u003eInherited the 5th generation of \"Hiramasa Kiln\" in Ichinokura-cho, Tajimi City, Gifu Prefecture; created traditional Mino ceramics (Shino, Oribe, Ki-Seto); researched and revived the \"Yukasai\" (underglaze color) technique of the lost Meiji-era Nishiura ware over many years; held the artist's first solo exhibition in Tajimi City in 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod of Production：\u003c\/strong\u003e1985–1995\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition：\u003c\/strong\u003eVery good (no chips, no cracks, excluding age-related character typical of antique art)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories：\u003c\/strong\u003eDedicated Tomobako (with \"Oribe\" on the lid and \"Nori\" inscribed in ink with red seal on the lower left)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial：\u003c\/strong\u003eStoneware (\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/mino-ware\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMino ware\u003c\/a\u003e, E-Oribe, iron-painted wave and bird motif, flowing green glaze, crackle glaze, stemmed goblet form)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions：\u003c\/strong\u003eHeight approx. 5.5 cm, Mouth diameter approx. 6.0 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\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\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease check the photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e We prepare every description with great care, but errors may still remain in the text. Please examine the photos carefully before purchasing. Where the photos and the description differ, please take the photos as the basis for the product information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47974193922235,"sku":null,"price":19000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_9735_result.jpg?v=1784864061"},{"product_id":"288","title":"Kanazawa Cultural Activity Award Winner, Hokuto Kiln, Iida Seppo (飯田雪峰): Oil Spot Tenmoku Glaze Sake Cup, Shot Glass #288","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003eBorn in 1941 in Noto (Uzitsu, Noto Town), Ishikawa Prefecture, Iida Seppo (飯田雪峰, 1941–), the head of Hokuto Kiln, entered the world of ceramics drawing upon the sense of form the artist cultivated during Iida's youth studying flower arrangement (kagei). The artist established Iida's own unique ceramic techniques under the guidance of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/search?q=%22%E7%9F%A2%E9%83%A8%E8%AA%A0%22\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMakoto Yabe\u003c\/a\u003e (a lecturer at the University of Alaska), as well as senior masters in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kutani-ware\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKutani\u003c\/a\u003e including Yoshida Shohachi (a Niten Special Selection artist) and Sakujiro Nakajo (former director of the Seto Ceramic Center). In 1974, Iida established Hokuto Kiln in Honda-machi, Kanazawa City—the former site of the Kaga Domain's senior retainer residence. In 1984, the artist founded Hokuto Co., Ltd. and assumed the position of representative director, and in 2015, Iida was awarded the Kanazawa Cultural Activity Award in recognition of many years of promoting craft arts. Our shop presents this Tenmoku sake vessel, steeped in Kanazawa’s rich history and refined craftsmanship, to the global market not only for matcha and tea ceremonies, but also as a vintage sake vessel (Japanese Ochoko \/ Guinomi) for slowly savoring amber aged sake (koshu) or matured Japanese sake overflowing with rich umami over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003eThis creation represents the perfect realization of \"precise flame operation and crystalline glaze control using a kerosene kiln,\" Iida Seppo’s most renowned specialty highly praised by scholars and ceramic masters alike. On the surface of the elegant Tenmoku-shaped cup, which gracefully opens from the foot to the rim, minute oil spots (oil spot crystals) emitting golden and silver metallic iridescence emerge densely across the jet-black background without a single gap. This is achieved through an extraordinarily difficult technique that requires adjusting oxidation and reduction flames millimeter by millimeter in a kerosene kiln to crystallize and fix the iron content within the glaze during high-temperature firing. Toward the interior base (mikomi), the crystals shimmer like golden stardust alongside light reflections; when sake is poured, the liquid and light reflect irregularly, creating a landscape akin to a profound microcosm. From the foot ring extending to the lower slope, the fine, unglazed white clay body is cleanly carved, and the artist's seal \"Setsu\" (雪) is clearly stamped inside the foot, offering a sophisticated contrast between the heavy dignity of the Tenmoku glaze and the elegant unglazed clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003eRegarding the period of production, this work is identified as an authentic piece from the artist's mature period created between 1985 and 1995, following the establishment of Hokuto Co., Ltd. in 1984, when Iida's reduction firing technique for oil spot Tenmoku glaze in a kerosene kiln reached completion and was presented across numerous exhibitions. The vessel itself has no chips or cracks, maintaining an exceptionally beautiful condition in both crystal coloration and luster. It arrives as a complete set, accompanied by its dedicated Tomobako (wooden box) inscribed in ink on the lid \"Oil Spot Tenmoku Glaze Sake Cup, Seppo\" with a red seal stamped by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003eThe artist is Iida Seppo (Kiln: Hokuto Kiln), born in 1941, whose major career milestones include establishing the Hokuto Ceramic Workshop in 1974, founding Hokuto Co., Ltd. in 1984, and receiving the Kanazawa Cultural Activity Award in 2015. The period of production is circa 1985 to 1995, and the condition is very good with no chips or cracks. It comes with a dedicated Tomobako (wooden box), made of stoneware (oil spot Tenmoku glaze, Tenmoku shape, stamped seal), with dimensions of height approx. 4.3 cm and diameter approx. 7.0 cm. Please note that all products offered by our shop are pre-owned items due to their historical production period, even if unused, and we ask that you consider purchasing after understanding and verifying details regarding age-related wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"22\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist：\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/makers#ceramic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eIida Seppo\u003c\/a\u003e (飯田雪峰, 1941–)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist's Key Activities：\u003c\/strong\u003e [1974] Participated in the opening of the Hokuto Cultural Center Ceramic Workshop; [1984] Founded Hokuto Co., Ltd. and assumed position as Representative Director; [2015] Received the Kanazawa Cultural Activity Award\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"24\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorks Housed In：\u003c\/strong\u003e Numerous public art pieces and ceramic monuments (Ceramic wall of the Kanaiwa Sea, facade of the Prefectural Housing Estate Assembly Hall, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"25\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod of Production：\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1985–1995\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=\"27\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories：\u003c\/strong\u003e Dedicated Tomobako (wooden box), wrapping cloth, biography leaflet included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"28\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial：\u003c\/strong\u003e Stoneware (Oil spot Tenmoku glaze, Tenmoku shape, stamped seal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"29\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions：\u003c\/strong\u003e Height approx. 4.3 cm, Diameter approx. 7.0 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"30\"\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\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease check the photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e We prepare every description with great care, but errors may still remain in the text. Please examine the photos carefully before purchasing. Where the photos and the description differ, please take the photos as the basis for the product information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47974193955003,"sku":null,"price":41000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_0614_result.jpg?v=1786024354"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/collections\/IMG_9889_result.jpg?v=1793677631","url":"https:\/\/antiqueliquor1926.com\/en\/collections\/sake-cups-shot-glasses.oembed?page=6","provider":"Antique Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}