Bizen sake cup

This Bizen sake cup is the work of Mashiro Aiga, an artist known for creating uncompromising works of unyielding integrity. Having pushed the *sangiri* (kiln-altered) technique to its absolute limit, this piece possesses a presence reminiscent of a jagged reef weathered by thousands of years of rough seas. Despite being enveloped in such intense kiln transformation, the unglazed areas reveal a profound *shiso*-red hue, hinting at the meticulous selection process undertaken by the artist. The dramatic kiln effects accentuate the clarity of the sake, while the exquisite *shiso* color deepens into an even more beautiful shade during use. Signed wooden box (shiho-san style)
Diameter 8.0cm x 7.7cm x Height 5.0cm Mashiro Aiga graduated from the Okayama Prefectural Bizen Pottery Center in 1997. In 2003, he built a fully underground anagama kiln in Sabo, followed by a second, semi-underground anagama kiln in 2004, where he continues to dedicate himself to his craft.