Guinomi Liberalism

This is a brand new sake cup, titled "Liberalism," fresh from the kiln by Toru Ichikawa, who made a stunning debut after studying under Ryuichi Kakinoki. It is an exceptionally creative work that embodies Ichikawa’s signature style of giving form to his endless stream of ideas through the supreme medium of clay. True to its title, "Liberalism," while strictly using Bizen clay, the focus of its production is on bold expression through the use of glazes. It combines the characteristics of various series he has created to date, featuring a powerful "katamigawari" (split-body) design that pairs a deep, metallic, copper-like glaze with a red glaze adorned with fine, Kagutsuchi-style *kairagi* (crackle glaze) that resembles lizard skin. This piece features a Sanskrit character at its center—in this instance, the "Kiriiku" character, representing the signs of the Dog and Boar, as well as Amitabha Buddha. Signed wooden box (shiho-san style)
Diameter 7.3cm x 7.0cm x Height 6.2cm Toru Ichikawa was born in Tokyo. He began his apprenticeship under Ryuichi Kakinoki in June 2011 and established his own studio in Tamano City, Okayama Prefecture, in January 2015.