Bizen Sake Cup

This Bizen sake cup is by Tozo Konishi, a master who was born the grandson of the renowned craftsman Toko Konishi and who has captured the hearts of many with his unique works backed by solid technique. It is a sake cup with a clean white base featuring vibrant, clear red *hidasuki* (fire-cord) markings. The front and back utilize different types of *hidasuki*—one linear and one as a surface—to add depth to the appearance, while deep *hidasuki* markings are also placed within the interior, ensuring it never fails to captivate the viewer. The rim is finished thinly as if the clay were squeezed, and combined with the delicate charm of the *hidasuki*, it seems well-suited for Western spirits, particularly white wine. Original signed wooden box (shiho-zan)
Diameter 6.3cm × Diameter 6.2cm × Height 7.4cm Tozo Konishi is the grandson of the first Toko Konishi. After graduating from university in 1970, he dedicated himself to pottery through self-study, was selected for the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition four consecutive times starting in 1971, and became a regular member of the Japan Kōgei Association in 1974. He built his kiln in 1975 and fired it for the first time in 1976. He creates flower vases, tableware, sake vessels, and tea utensils. He expresses the proof of his existence using techniques such as the potter's wheel, hand-molding, and slab building. In 1997, he exhibited at the Bizen Ware Paris Exhibition. He received the Okayama Prefecture Cultural Encouragement Award in 2003 and holds solo exhibitions in various locations, including Tokyo and Nagoya.