Bizen Guinomi

This Bizen sake cup is by Hisanaga Koide, who has made his long-awaited debut after completing a lengthy apprenticeship under Juro Harada. Its unique form, somewhere between a mortar and a sake cup, echoes the spirit of his master, Juro Harada. He has inherited not only the artistry but also the firing technique of his mentor; the heavy, dull-glowing shiso-red and mustard-colored yellow sesame glazes clearly demonstrate the intense, rich firing. The magnificent yellow sesame in the interior will shine beautifully when filled with sake, bringing solace to the heart of the beholder. Signed wooden box to follow (please allow some time for shipping).
Diameter 9.3cm x 9.2cm x Height 6.1cm Hisanaga Koide was born in Amagasaki City, Hyogo Prefecture, in 1978. In 1997, he became an apprentice to Juro Harada. In 2011, he became independent and built an anagama climbing kiln in Ushimado-cho, Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture. He conducted his first firing in 2013.