Yellow Seto sake cup

This Ki-Seto sake cup is by Takeshi Ikenishi, an artist who lives up to the name of his kiln, Fugen-gama ("Silent Kiln"), by letting his actions speak louder than his words as he continues to challenge himself with the great masterpieces of the past, captivating audiences with his brilliant and bold works. The somewhat thin, fluid form is beautifully balanced by the cinched waist, resulting in a truly impressive piece. A light brownish film covers the soft yellow surface, creating a magnificent *aburage-te* (fried bean curd) glaze that looks almost molten. It is adorned with a delicate floral motif, and the *tanban* (copper green) glaze has bled through perfectly to the interior. This particular piece has a slightly stronger brownish hue and a matte finish. Signed wooden box (shiho-san)
Diameter 6.8cm × Diameter 6.7cm × Height 5.1cm Takeshi Ikenishi was born in Suita City, Osaka Prefecture, in 1961. He studied Japanese, Korean, and Chinese ceramics in various regions before building a five-chamber climbing kiln and a single-chamber anagama kiln at his current location in January 1994. He has been presenting his work in solo exhibitions since 1995.