– Created by Japanese ceramic artist Sakamoto Arata (坂本新), featuring the distinctive visual effects of lustre glazing (raster-sai / ラスター彩). – An iridescent surface combining soft teal, muted turquoise, shimmering gold and smoky grey, with flowing patterns that shift under changing light. – An elegant, gently rounded vessel with a flared rim, combining sculptural presence with the delicate beauty of Japanese ceramic craftsmanship. Summary: At first, this cup seems to hold a still pool of blue-green and grey. Turn it gently, and warm golden reflections emerge. Soft teal, muted turquoise, golden yellow and smoky grey shift across the surface, suggesting light passing through water or clouds. Its gently flared rim and rounded body give these fluid colours a quiet, balanced home. Sakamoto Arata works in Kasama, Ibaraki, where he has been making ceramics since 2015. Trained in Seto, he brings a contemporary curiosity about colour and surface to Japanese ceramic craftsmanship. One might imagine him inviting us to slow down and notice what a little light can change. In a published interview, Sakamoto describes three firings for his low-fired lustre work: biscuit firing, a main firing with a transparent glaze, and a final firing after the lustre is brushed on. The resulting iridescence continues its conversation with light long after the kiln has cooled. A change of angle can reveal another balance of colour, giving this cup's surface an almost liquid appearance. Look more closely at the silhouette. The outward-turning rim draws a crisp line above a neck that curves inward, then opens into a softly rounded body. Below, the form narrows gradually towards the foot. This restrained outline allows the decorative surface to remain the centre of attention. Across the central body, vertical streams of warm gold seem to descend through translucent turquoise and subdued green, dissolving here and there into darker, cloud-like passages. Towards the lower portion, the colours deepen into smoky blue-grey. Delicate reflections, irregular transitions and small variations in tone give the glaze its individual character. Glaze, light and form provide the ornament. The expressive relationship between clay, glaze and firing has long been part of Japanese ceramics. Here, contemporary experimentation gives that relationship a fresh voice: sculptural presence, subtle iridescence and colours that seem to keep something in reserve. On a wooden shelf, a minimalist console or among a collection of studio ceramics, the cup offers a quiet decorative presence in a contemporary European interior. Pale stone, natural oak or darker timber would complement its turquoise and gold. Its balanced form can be enjoyed as a ceramic sculpture in its own right. The glazed surface displays natural variations in colour and reflectivity, together with minor surface irregularities consistent with its individual ceramic character. Subtle unevenness around the rim and small variations within the glaze contribute to its appearance. The piece should be appreciated as an individual ceramic work rather than an industrially uniform object. A little more of this cup's story awaits its new owner. This listing contains AI Visualisations. Please refer to the original photographs for the actual object condition. Shipping & Handling We ship worldwide via DHL or EMS with full insurance and tracking. Professional packing ensures safe arrival; combined shipping available for multiple wins. Local customs duties are the buyer’s responsibility. Seller Guarantee We specialise in authentic Japanese ceramics and guarantee this piece’s authenticity. Questions welcome – we reply within 24 hours.