Bizen Guinomi

This is a brand new Bizen sake cup, fresh from the kiln by Hisanaga Koide, who has made his long-awaited debut after completing a lengthy apprenticeship under Juro Harada. Compared to his previous kiln firing, it is slightly more compact, with a form that fits comfortably in the palm of the hand. The reduced size accentuates the curve of the body and the wheel marks on the interior, giving it an atmosphere like a budding flower protecting something within. The rich, viscous quality of the clay remains, showcasing a truly unique color palette that blends orange, pink, and purple. Signed wooden box to follow (please allow some time for shipment).
Diameter 7.1cm × 6.9cm × Height 5.3cm Hisanaga Koide was born in Amagasaki, Hyogo Prefecture, in 1978. In 1997, he became an apprentice to Juro Harada. He went independent in 2011, building his climbing kiln in Ushimado-cho, Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture, and held his first firing in 2013.