Fumio Shimada / 島田文雄 - Cup - Ceramic - Sake Cup Peony Decoration

[Overview]
This item is a Japanese ceramic sake cup by Fumio Shimada, titled “Saiji Botan Mon Shuhai” and decorated with a peony motif. The cup features a pale, softly colored surface with a botanical design in purple and blue-green tones, creating a restrained decorative composition. The form is compact and rounded, with a gently curved body and a small foot at the base. The floral decoration is applied across the exterior, while the interior is comparatively plain, emphasizing the contrast between the decorated outer surface and the simple interior.

The work is presented as a sake cup intended for serving and enjoying sake. Its compact form allows it to be held comfortably in the hand, while the floral decoration provides an aesthetic element suited to the traditional Japanese drinking setting. The accompanying wooden presentation box is inscribed with the artist's name and the work's title, providing identifying information for the piece. An accompanying cloth is also included, together with the presentation packaging shown in the photographs.

The title identifies the subject as a peony motif, a traditional floral subject frequently encountered in Japanese decorative arts. In this work, the peony is rendered in soft purple and blue-green tones against a light ceramic ground, giving the surface a calm and refined appearance. The use of a single principal floral motif allows the shape of the vessel and the painted decoration to be appreciated together. This type of Japanese ceramic sake cup can be appreciated by collectors for its combination of functional use, decorative craftsmanship, artist attribution, and traditional Japanese presentation.

The work is accompanied by its original wooden presentation box and cloth, which form an important part of the overall presentation. The box bears inscriptions corresponding to the artist and the title of the work, while the cloth provides additional original presentation material. The combination of the decorated sake cup, inscribed wooden box, and accompanying cloth makes this a complete presentation of the work. It can be displayed as a Japanese ceramic art object or used as a sake vessel.

[Key Features]
・Work by Fumio Shimada
・“Saiji Botan Mon Shuhai” (彩磁牡丹文酒盃)
・Japanese ceramic sake cup
・Peony decoration in purple and blue-green tones
・Original wooden presentation box
・Original cloth included

[Condition]
Brand new and unused

[Dimensions / Weight]

Diameter approx. 6 cm / Height approx. 4.5 cm

[Provenance / Notes]
The original wooden presentation box and cloth are included. The wooden box bears inscriptions identifying the artist and the work.

[Shipping]
Carefully packed with tracking.