Item Description This exceptional sake cup (guinomi) is a stunning example of contemporary Japanese ceramics by renowned artist Yamaguchi Yuji. The piece showcases his signature "Hoshikuzu" (Stardust) series, featuring an exquisite golden glaze that captures the essence of celestial beauty. The guinomi displays a masterful application of gold lustre decoration, meticulously hand-painted onto the surface. Yamaguchi creates his distinctive aesthetic by first forming the vessel on the potter's wheel, then applying multiple layers of metallic glazes including gold and platinum pigments. Each piece is individually decorated by brush, ensuring that no two works are identical. The warm golden tones create an enchanting interplay of light and shadow, evoking images of stars twinkling in the night sky. This guinomi represents the artist's philosophy of bringing artistic beauty into everyday life. The compact size makes it perfect for enjoying premium sake, while its artistic merit allows it to stand alone as a decorative object. The piece embodies the intersection of traditional Japanese craftsmanship and contemporary aesthetic sensibility that defines Yamaguchi's work. The cup comes from Seto, Aichi Prefecture, a region with over a thousand years of ceramic tradition. Yamaguchi's innovative approach to traditional techniques has earned him recognition through numerous awards and exhibitions at prestigious department stores throughout Japan. Size Height: 5.6 cm Width: 7.5 cm Depth: 7.5 cm Condition The cup is in excellent condition with no notable scratches or damage. Artist Profile Yamaguchi Yuji (b. 1983) is a contemporary ceramic artist based in Seto, Aichi Prefecture, one of Japan's most historic pottery centers. After graduating from Aichi Prefectural Seto Ceramic High School Advanced Course in 2004, he established his pottery studio "Yutori" in Nagoya in 2006. His work has garnered significant recognition in the Japanese craft world, including the Grand Prize at the Hamanako Craft Award (2013), Excellence Award at the Meshiwan Grand Prix (2011), and Excellence Award at the Seto City Art Exhibition (2011). His pieces have been featured in exhibitions at major department stores including Isetan Shinjuku, Takashimaya Osaka, and Daimaru Umeda. Yamaguchi specializes in creating contemporary tableware and decorative objects embellished with gold, platinum, and lustre glazes. His signature "Hoshikuzu" series captures the brilliance of stars in ceramic form, combining traditional Seto pottery techniques with modern design sensibilities. 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.