Painted Bizen Sake Cup

This is a colored Bizen sake cup by Yasuhito Abe, an artist who possesses deep insight and an aesthetic sense for antique ceramics, creating one-of-a-kind works through his original research and firing techniques. We have received a new arrival of the "Fuji" sake cup, the most popular among Mr. Abe's colored sake cups. This piece features a standout beauty in its blue tones, with the ultramarine Mt. Fuji and the cobalt blue background shining beautifully. The clay portion is firmly fired, exhibiting a rich and dense texture. Much like Mt. Fuji, which shows many different faces throughout the seasons, Mr. Abe’s colored "Fuji" is a spectacular piece that reveals various expressions. Signed wooden box to be provided later (please allow some time for shipping).
Diameter 6.7cm × 5.9cm × Height 6.2cm Mr. Yasuhito Abe was originally a Western-style painter. He collected ceramics as a hobby, but feeling dissatisfied with contemporary Bizen ware, he began pottery in 1972 to create works that satisfied him personally. He frequently creates water jars, flower vases, flat bottles, bowls, sake bottles, and sake cups. All are wheel-thrown and finished with a spatula. He bases his pottery on Momoyama-period antique Bizen and is particular about his firing methods. He also engages in diverse expressive activities, presenting works (mixed media) that combine various materials and techniques such as ceramics, lacquer, oil painting, and bronze. He holds solo exhibitions energetically both domestically and internationally, including in Tokyo, Osaka, New York, and Paris.