Item Description: This is a striking Japanese sake cup (guinomi) by renowned ceramic artist Takatsuru Gen (1938-), featuring a bold yellow glaze with dramatic black accents and golden rim decoration. The piece exemplifies the artist's mastery of colored glazes and contemporary artistic expression, combining vibrant colors with traditional Japanese aesthetic sensibilities. The cup showcases exceptional craftsmanship with its luminous yellow glaze that creates a powerful visual impact. The exterior features an artistic interplay between bright yellow and deep black glazes, creating an abstract, expressive pattern that demonstrates the spontaneous beauty of the firing process. The most luxurious feature is the golden decoration along the undulating rim, adding elegance and sophistication to the bold color scheme. The interior is finished with a warm cream-colored glaze that provides a subtle contrast to the vivid exterior. The piece features an organic, free-flowing rim with natural irregularity, characteristic of contemporary Japanese studio pottery where artists embrace the beauty of asymmetry (wabi-sabi aesthetic). The base reveals an artist's signature mark, confirming this as an authentic work. The combination of vibrant yellow, bold black, and delicate gold accents reflects the artist's innovative approach to color and decoration in contemporary Japanese ceramics. Takatsuru Gen (b. 1938) is a highly accomplished ceramic artist and member of the Japan Crafts Association (Nihon Kogeikai). He has received numerous prestigious awards including the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition Chairman's Prize (multiple times) and the Japan Ceramic Society Award. His pieces are highly valued by collectors for their innovative approach to traditional techniques and masterful use of colored glazes. Size Height: 4.5 cm Width: 6 cm Depth: 6 cm Weight: 56 g Condition The cup shows characteristics consistent with vintage studio pottery. Please refer to the photographs for detailed condition assessment. Artist Profile Takatsuru Gen was born in 1938 in Fukuoka Prefecture as the eldest son of Takatsuru Kazan. After graduating from Saga Prefectural Arita Technical High School's Ceramics Department in 1957, he began his professional career, receiving the Fukuoka Prefecture Board of Education Chairman's Prize at the West Japan Crafts Exhibition in 1961. He established his independent kiln in 1965, marking the beginning of his journey as a studio potter. Between 1968 and 1969, he achieved remarkable recognition by receiving the Japan Crafts Association Chairman's Prize at the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition twice consecutively, leading to his membership in the Japan Crafts Association in 1969. In 1975, he was honored with the prestigious Japan Ceramic Society Award, cementing his reputation as one of Japan's leading contemporary ceramic artists. 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.