Sake cup-ぐい吞み vase yet it always returns to

yet it always returns to balance—an elegant fusion of playfulness and thoughtful design

such as the horizontal bronze-colored lines and the smooth gradation from black to ochre

Toshiaki's Daichi series

playful movement

but a quiet homage to the power of earth

Sake cup-ぐい吞み vase yet it always returns toThe "Sake Cup" series by Ichiro Mori showcases a mastery of the traditional Bizen pottery technique known as "Hidasuki". Of note, this particular work exhibits a rare and highly prized burnt finish that deftly integrates the natural color of the clay with the time honored Bizen pottery tradition. This is achieved by deliberately preserving the earthen hues to the fullest extent, setting it apart from typical Hidasuki works. The resulting cups are a