Platinum Glaze Sake Cup Prism

This is the new platinum-glazed sake cup, Prism, by Toru Ichikawa, who studied under Ryuichi Kakurezaki and made a sensational debut. While one is immediately drawn to its highly original, avant-garde design, holding it in your hands reveals the immense passion he pours into expressing the beauty of the clay itself. Creating these beautiful curves and edges requires a deep understanding of the clay's properties, followed by a terrifying amount of time and meticulous effort; it is a piece born from forging the clay with single-minded dedication, much like a swordsmith. Among his platinum-glazed works, this piece stands out with an exceptionally unique glaze texture, achieved by layering drop after drop of glaze over the base coat to create a bubbling effect. Titled "Prism," this work possesses an atmosphere that feels as though it were cast in metal, despite being ceramic.

See the blog post for Toru Ichikawa's new work Signed wooden box to follow (please allow some time for shipping) Diameter 6.7cm x Diameter 6.0cm x Height 5.9cm Toru Ichikawa was born in Tokyo. He began his apprenticeship under Ryuichi Kakurezaki in June 2011 and established his own studio in Tamano City, Okayama Prefecture, in January 2015.