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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.
This alluring saké set is glazed in a natural straw ash the artist produces himself. While in the kiln, a complex reaction between heat, pressure and the minerals in the claybody enrobes the flask in milky cobalt blue feathering - incidental details that ensure that no two pieces are ever the same.
The ideal gift for any 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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| in | cm | lbs | g | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| flask | ||||
| diameter | 3.2" | 8.3 | ||
| height | 5.4" | 13.7 | ||
| cup | ||||
| diameter | 2.7" | 7.0 | ||
| height | 1.3" | 3.2 | ||
| set weight | 2.2 | 1.0 |
