Clad in Light Guinomi Sake Cup sake cup Measuring 4

Measuring 4

A dynamic phoenix flying in the sky is depicted in a shaded finish that shows delicate yet bold brushwork

The glassy glaze reveals these layers rather than concealing them

The saucer also doubles as a charming plate for serving sweets or snacks

Toward the base

Clad in Light Guinomi Sake Cup sake cup Measuring 4Clad in Light Guinomi Sake Cup by Seto ware artist Taruta Hiroshi is a piece defined by quiet refinement. Its smooth celadon glaze lends the guinomi sake cup a subtle elegance and a light, balanced feel. Taruta employs the linear hotarude technique, carving thin diagonal slits across the surface. When light falls upon the cup, soft shadows gather along these lines, as if light itself were gently draped over the form, evoking the natural, fluid fall of