Bizen sake cup

This Bizen sake flask is the work of Rinpei Watanabe, an artist who experiments with various approaches to draw closer to the works that have inspired him. It is a piece crafted with meticulous attention to detail, reflecting his passionate commitment to expressing in his own work the beauty that has moved him. The surface has a unique texture reminiscent of antique Bizen pottery; while fired thoroughly to the core, it possesses a soft, matte finish that could easily be mistaken for an ancient piece. Hints of brilliant red are concealed within the dark, earthy tones, and the more one gazes at it, the more hidden colors are revealed—a depth attainable only by those with a singular, unwavering focus. Signed wooden box to be provided at a later date (please allow some time for shipping).
Diameter 7.8cm × Diameter 7.6cm × Height 5.5cm Rinpei Watanabe was born in Okayama Prefecture in 1974. He completed his studies at the Bizen Pottery Center in 2001 and apprenticed under Anjin Abe. In 2002, he built an underground anagama kiln, and in 2003, he held his first firing.