Sake Cup (Guinomi) - Yakishime (Shigaraki Clay)<
Sake Cup (Guinomi) - Yakishime (Shigaraki Clay)<
Description
Hook & Philosophy
Hiiro and bīdoro. Flame-red and glass-green. These are the two colours that define Shigaraki yakishime at its finest - and this guinomi holds both, in perfect equilibrium. If you are encountering Shigaraki ceramics for the first time, begin here.
The Piece
Some pieces require no further explanation: they simply are what great yakishime looks like. The hiiro glows across the surface - warm, amber-red, the color of sake held up to light. The bīdoro answers it in blue-green glass, cool and precise. Together, they make this 55 mm cup the kind of object you keep returning to, turning in your hands, studying the way the colors move in different light. Flawless. Begin here.
Note
Yakishime ceramics carry no applied glaze. Due to the nature of anagama kiln firing and the use of coarse clay, minor surface irregularities or slight water seepage may occur. If needed, a thin application of cyanoacrylate to the interior surface resolves this easily.
Specifications
| Dimensions | 55 x 55 x 48 mm |
| Weight | 80 g |
| Material | Ceramic - Shigaraki Clay (信楽土) |
| Artist | Yukitaka Hatsuda (初田幸隆) |
| Ships from | Kyoto, Japan |
■Note regarding parts baked at high temperature
This product was fired in a pit kiln at a temperature exceeding 1300°C. In a pit kiln, the falling ashes melt and take on a pearly appearance, while traces of charring and reddish highlights appear on the surface of the pieces. These color variations are what give wood firing in a pit kiln its unique charm.
Because this item is made from raw, unsifted clay, the clay particles are not uniform in size and contain many small pebbles, which is why water leakage often occurs. Therefore, after being treated to prevent leakage, flower vases are filled with water for about a week after firing, and tea bowls, sake cups, and sake bottles are filled with water for a day and a night to check for leaks. However, it is possible that water leakage may reappear during use. If the leakage persists, please apply instant glue to the exact spot where the leak is located.
Shipping and customs
Shipped from Kyoto, Japan, via EMS.
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Return policy
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