Haiyūsai Green Tea Cup Set by Ikai Yūichi

Description

Kyoto native Ikai Yūichi has 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.

These green tea cups are done in a simple ash glaze made from rice chaff & cedar.  While cooling in the kiln, they become enrobed in a soothing, mottled beige with incidental markings from the iron content in the claybody.  They promise to become a green tea-loving couple's treasured set.

For hot or cold green tea or iced tea.

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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