Platinum-glazed sake cup

This is a new platinum-glazed sake cup by Toru Ichikawa, who made a striking debut after studying under Ryuichi Kakurezaki. While one is immediately drawn to its highly original, avant-garde design, holding it reveals the immense passion he pours into expressing the beauty of the clay itself. Creating these beautiful curves and edges requires a profound understanding of the clay's properties, coupled with a staggering amount of time and meticulous effort; it is a work born from tirelessly forging the clay, much like a master swordsmith. This piece features a rare glaze effect that stands out even among his platinum-glazed works, with the platinum shifting into a dark silver hue and the body textured with unique wrinkles, like weathered rock. The form itself emphasizes sharp edges, resulting in a powerful style that appears as if it were carved directly from stone.

View the blog post about Toru Ichikawa's new works Signed box to be provided later (please allow some time for delivery)
Diameter 7.4cm x Diameter 5.5cm x Height 6.4cm 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.