Rahou Shuki (Sake Vessel) Kazuya Ishida Totte (取っ手) means handle in

Totte (取っ手) means handle in Japanese

a rare and highly valuable technique that results in a golden glaze

7kg W9xL9xH18 cm W3

The natural contrast between the beautiful red and white hues produced by nature gives a modern impression

The "Sake Cup" series by Ichiro Mori showcases a mastery of the traditional Bizen pottery technique known as "Hidasuki"

Rahou Shuki (Sake Vessel) Kazuya Ishida Totte (取っ手) means handle inShuki () are drinking vessels for Japanese sake. Bizen Art aesthetics developed in close relation to other aspects of Japanese culture, including the appreciation of sake and tea. Sake is said to taste richer if exposed to air, and this Shuki was designed to have a wide lip for that purpose. The sheen of this piece was achieved not through adding glaze, but rather through the use of a difficult technique in which the Bizen artist removes a piece from