Guinomi Guinomi Made of Karatsu Ware by Shigetoshi Matsuo

Restrained yet vivid, the glaze of this guinomi made of Karatsu ware displays shimmering tones of gray and beige traversed by fine flow marks. The slightly irregular, hand-formed wall with its organic rim makes each piece of this sake cup a unique work in its own right.

Karatsu ware is among the oldest ceramic traditions of Kyūshū and is closely tied to tea culture – its plain, unassuming aesthetic has for centuries been regarded as the epitome of the wabi-sabi ideal. It is precisely the apparent restraint of the form that constitutes the appeal of these cups for connoisseurs. This guinomi comes from Matsuo Shigetoshi and is delivered in a wooden box signed by the master potter. As a handcrafted unique work, it is a stylish companion for the enjoyment of sake and, at the same time, a fine collector's piece of Japanese ceramic art.