Clad in Light Guinomi Sake Cup sake cup allowing the surface to develop

allowing the surface to develop its own natural shade

The glassy glaze reveals these layers rather than concealing them

Toward the base

A dynamic phoenix flying in the sky is depicted in a shaded finish that shows delicate yet bold brushwork

This vibrant side plate features a design that modernizes the classic patterns of old Imari

Clad in Light Guinomi Sake Cup sake cup allowing the surface to developClad in Light Guinomi Sake Cup by Seto ware artist Taruta Hiroshi is a piece defined by quiet refinement. Its smooth celadon glaze lends the guinomi sake cup a subtle elegance and a light, balanced feel. Taruta employs the linear hotarude technique, carving thin diagonal slits across the surface. When light falls upon the cup, soft shadows gather along these lines, as if light itself were gently draped over the form, evoking the natural, fluid fall of