Bizen Sake Cup

This Bizen sake cup is by Keiji Yoshikawa, an artist who was exposed to various types of Japanese pottery from a young age and was so captivated by the works of Anjin Abe that he decided to follow in his footsteps. The piece features a unique, alluring form reminiscent of a miniature cylindrical tea bowl, embodying a style that is both quiet and dynamic, with subtle movements inspired by Momoyama-period Bizen. It is adorned with rich, viscous yellow sesame glaze (kigo-ma), created through multiple firings. The texture of the clay, visible on the foot and interior, has a deep, chocolate-like quality born from firing hardy mountain clay multiple times. Signed wooden box to follow (please allow some time for shipping).
Diameter 6.7cm x Diameter 6.4cm x Height 5.9cm Keiji Yoshikawa was born in Okayama Prefecture in 1983. He studied under Isamu Ishige and Toshio Kinjo starting in 2005, and in 2009, he worked as a staff member at the Jokusai Pottery Studio. Subsequently, he became a student of Anjin Abe in 2012.