Ryokuyūsai Ash Glazed Saké Set by Ikai Yūichi

Description

Kyoto native Ikai Yūichi had trained under the late Shimizu Uichi (1926-2004) who, in 1985, was awarded the title of Living National Treasure for his outstanding work in ceramic making.  And it is from his sensei that Ikai learned the secrets to coaxing subtle hues and fluid effects from the oldest and most rudimentary of all glazes - hai, or ash.

This saké set is done in the artist's signature ryokuyūsai - a glaze made from red pine and straw ash.  While cooling in the kiln, the glaze forms a matte beige with emerald streams of vitrified ash.  Both earthy and organic, the set displays the kind of natural tenor for which Ikai Yūichi's works are renowned.

For the saké aficionado.

A wooden presentation box will be custom made to order and signed by the artist.  Delivery time for this item is 2 weeks.

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