Item Description A hand-built guinomi (sake cup) with blue hagi glaze by Yamane Seigan (1952–). This is Japanese Hagi ware. A richly mottled blue glaze flows across the body and pools on the interior. Deep brown and black tones are visible at the rim and foot. The rim gently undulates, and the foot is a faceted, unglazed clay base. As each piece is handmade individually, no two glaze patterns are exactly alike. Unused, and comes with a wooden box and bookmark. Can be enjoyed as a sake vessel or as part of a collection of Japanese ceramic art. Artist Profile Yamane Seigan was born in 1952 in Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. He previously followed a path in martial arts, including Kyokushinkai and Ashihara karate, before beginning his pottery practice in 1987. Largely self-taught in wheel-throwing, clay, and glazing, he opened his own kiln, Kōsaian, in 1990. Since the 3rd Hagi Ware Exhibition in 1990, he has participated in every Hagi Yaki Matsuri exhibition. He has also held solo exhibitions at galleries such as Konbuan in Kuga (1998) and Yamahoshi in Hagi (2001). Around 1992 he began researching blue hagi glazes, and in 2002 completed his signature "Seigan Blue" glaze. This glaze has been highly acclaimed, and he has received overseas orders from Switzerland and China. Dimensions Height: 6 cm Width: 7 cm Depth: 7 cm Weight 142 g Condition Unused, and comes with a wooden box and bookmark. Small pinholes in the glaze, an irregular rim, and variations in glaze color are characteristic of hand-building and the blue hagi glaze. Additional Information Type: Guinomi (sake cup), 1 piece Pottery: Hagi ware, Japan Material: Ceramic Technique: Hand-built, blue hagi glaze Rim diameter: Approx. 6.9 cm Marking: A marking can be found on the underside of the foot. Accessories: Wooden box, bookmark NOITICE: The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by Japan Post, DHL or FedEx depend on the situation. It takes about 3 weeks to receive normally. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Sometimes Customes or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you could answer the phone. If you don't, the parcel will return to me and it cost more double shipping fee for reshipping. I appreciate your cooperation.