Kiseto Shuhai

This is an earlier work Kiseto Guinomi by Go Ikenishi, an artist who captivates collectors through creations rooted in an extensive study of classical ceramics.

Its design feels like a miniature version of a Kiseto bowl in the collection of the Tokyo National Museum. Meticulous details—such as the finely formed cord-like bands around the body and the refined wheel marks on the interior—show the artist’s strong commitment to craftsmanship.

Across the entire piece, the floral motif, toasted firing marks, and tanpan accents are composed in excellent balance. It carries a three-dimensional presence reminiscent of ancient masterpieces—treating the vessel itself as a complete “space” to be appreciated from every angle.

The pleasing texture and beautifully glossy, “wet-looking” abura-age surface are comparable to those seen in historical masterpieces, and the sensuous sheen seems likely to enhance the taste of sake all the more.

It is an unused piece, carefully kept in storage after purchase and preserved unopened.

He was born in 1961 in Osaka Prefecture.
He established a kiln in 1994 in Ehime Prefecture.
He established a kiln in 2012 in Okayama Prefecture.