Item Description: Takai Harumi 高井晴美 (1964-) - Sakazuki (Sake Cup) with Wisteria Design This is an elegant sake cup (sakazuki) by Takai Harumi, a Kyoto-based ceramic artist known for her delicate painted designs. The piece features a beautiful white porcelain body adorned with graceful purple wisteria flowers (fuji) rendered in soft, flowing brushwork with accents of gold, creating a refined and poetic composition. Takai Harumi was born in 1964 in Maizuru City, Kyoto Prefecture. She entered the Kyoto University of Art and Design, Department of Ceramics in 1983 and graduated in 1986. Since then, she has been actively exhibiting her works, with notable achievements including multiple selections for the Contemporary Japanese Craft Art Exhibition from 1991 through 1994, as well as numerous awards at various municipal exhibitions. Her artistic style is characterized by delicate painted decoration on white porcelain, often featuring natural motifs such as flowers rendered with graceful, flowing brushwork. The wisteria design on this sake cup demonstrates her skill in capturing the ephemeral beauty of nature with subtle color gradations and elegant composition. The piece comes with its original wooden box (Tomobako) signed by the artist and includes a biographical card (Shiori), confirming its authenticity and proper provenance. Size Height: 6 cm Width: 7 cm Depth: 7 cm Weight: 139 g Condition In excellent condition with no notable damage or wear. Artist Profile Takai Harumi 高井晴美 (1964-) is a Kyoto-based ceramic artist specializing in delicately painted porcelain wares. Born in Maizuru City, Kyoto Prefecture in 1964, Takai developed her artistic skills through formal training at Kyoto University of Art and Design. Career Highlights: 1964: Born in Maizuru City, Kyoto Prefecture 1983: Entered Kyoto University of Art and Design, Department of Ceramics 1986: Graduated 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994: Selected for Contemporary Japanese Craft Art Exhibition Multiple awards at various municipal art exhibitions including Kyoto Prefecture, Maizuru City, and other regional shows Artistic Style: Takai's work is characterized by refined painted decoration on white porcelain, with a particular emphasis on natural motifs such as flowers and plants. Her technique demonstrates mastery of traditional Japanese ceramic painting methods, with delicate brushwork that captures the subtle beauty and transient nature of seasonal flora. The artist's works often feature wisteria, cherry blossoms, and other traditional Japanese floral subjects, rendered with a contemporary sensibility that appeals to both traditional tea ceremony practitioners and modern collectors. Her pieces are appreciated for their elegant simplicity and the poetic quality of their decoration. 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.