Guinomi “Céladon Premium”

This is a sake cup titled "Céladon Premium" by Toru Ichikawa, an artist who made a striking debut after studying under Ryuichi Kakurezaki. It is an exceptionally creative work that embodies Ichikawa's signature style of giving shape to his endless stream of ideas through the supreme medium of clay. Building upon his "Céladon" series—named for the French term for celadon—he has further evolved the concept, resulting in a piece that lives up to its "Premium" moniker with even greater transparency and delicacy. The cool, refreshing celadon glaze has been further refined and adjusted to achieve a pale, ice-like blue; with its beautiful crazing, the piece feels as though it might melt in your hand like ice. To complement the glaze, the base clay has been embellished with platinum gilding, creating a perfect harmony with the cool-toned surface. Signed wooden box (shiho-san) included
Diameter 6.5cm × 6.5cm × Height 6.3cm Toru Ichikawa was born in Tokyo. He began his apprenticeship under Ryuichi Kakurezaki in June 2011 and became independent in Tamano City, Okayama Prefecture, in January 2015.