Powerful **Shigaraki Guinomi** by master **Michio Furutani**. This **Japanese Sake Cup** in **Anagama fired Stoneware** features a **Natural Ash Glaze** and **Rugged Wabi Sabi** aesthetic. Housed in a **Signed Tomobako**, it is a **Masterpiece Sake Gift** for **Pottery Collectors** who love **Traditional Craft**.
A robust and soulful Guinomi (sake cup) by the late Shigaraki master Michio Furutani. Furutani was a pioneer of wood-fired ceramics, specializing in the deep, earthen textures created by extreme heat in an Anagama kiln.
**Basic Details** - **Artist**: Michio Furutani (Renowned Shigaraki master) - **Technique**: Wood-fired stoneware (Anagama) with natural ash deposition - **Era**: Late 20th Century (Heisei Era) - **Origin**: Shigaraki, Shiga Prefecture, Japan - **Box**: Original Signed Wooden Box (Tomobako) - **Condition**: Immaculate collector condition
**Cultural & Artistic Insight** Shigaraki ware is one of 'Six Old Kilns' of Japan. Michio Furutani's work is celebrated for its 'Yo-hen' (change in the fire), where ash pools and melts into a glass-like 'Vidro' glaze, contrasting with the 'Hiiro' (scarlet fire marks) of the clay.
**Deep-Dive Commentary** **Artistry**: The weight and texture of this cup are perfectly balanced for the hand. Note the deliberate scraping and tool marks that underscore the volcanic energy of the Shigaraki clay. **Provenance**: Furutani was instrumental in reviving medieval Shigaraki techniques. Having one of his Guinomi is considered a badge of honor among sake connoisseurs and craft enthusiasts worldwide. **Usage**: This cup is alive. The more it is handled and used to drink fine sake, the more the 'Keshiki' (landscape) of the clay will change and deepen over time.
*A fragment of the earth's core, cooled into the shape of a dream.*
