Gold-painted sake cup by Ichiji Shimizu

Height: 5.3cm Width: 6.2cm

Blown-mud gold-painted sake cup - A beautiful masterpiece created by the master craftsman, Kazuni Shimizu

Unique and sophisticated design

The Fukidori Gold Painted Sake Cup features a unique design with a black base and white mottled pattern. The simple yet bold contrast is eye-catching, and its powerful beauty stimulates the senses every time you use it. Furthermore, the gold paint on the rim gives off a gorgeous glow, highlighting its luxurious feel. The patterns unique to the fukidori technique give this sake cup a unique charm, and each time you use it, you will discover something new.

Artistry born from master craftsmanship

This sake cup, made by Shimizu Ichiji, is a masterpiece that embodies years of experience and advanced techniques. The delicate patterns created using the mud-blowing technique and the gold decoration are in perfect harmony, and the finished product is a true culmination of the master's skills. Just holding it in your hand will leave you impressed by its high quality and meticulous craftsmanship. It exudes a unique presence as a work of art that combines tradition and innovation.

Make your time with sake a special one

This sake cup will make your special sake time even more luxurious and rich. Its shape fits comfortably in your hand and its moderate weight will give you a pleasant feeling of satisfaction every time you drink. It is perfect for an evening drink or a toast at a celebratory occasion, and its beautiful design will elevate the atmosphere of the occasion. It is the ideal sake cup to create a special moment with every sip.

Lasting beauty and value

Shimizu Ichiji's works do not lose their beauty or value even over time. This Blown-mud Gold-painted Sake Cup also develops a deeper texture and flavor the more it is used, making the owner even more attached to it. As a sake cup that can be used for a lifetime, it will continue to provide special moments in your daily life. It will also retain its value forever as a masterpiece that can be handed down to the next generation.

Biography

Born in Tachikui, Hyogo Prefecture in 1961
1984-1988: Studied in Tamba, Seto, and Bizen
1989 Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Kinki Exhibition (also selected in 1991-1994 and 2004)
1990: Won the Kobe Mayor's Award at the Hyogo Prefectural Crafts and Arts Exhibition
1993 Selected for the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition (also selected in 2007, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, and 2019)
Received the Kobe Shimbun Prize at the Hyogo Prefectural Crafts and Arts Exhibition Received the Issuikai Prize at the 55th Issuikai Ceramic Art Exhibition
1994: Selected for the Tanko Biennale Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition
1995 Selected for the Ceramic Art Biennale Received the Saga Goryu Award at the Flower Ceramic Exhibition Selected for the Japan Craft Exhibition Demonstrated ceramics at the European Japan Week (Salzburg, Austria)
1996: Won the Jury Prize at the Flower Ceramics Exhibition (also won the same prize in 1997 and 1998)
1999 Japan Foundation Traveling Exhibition “Japanese Pottery – The Rising Generation from Traditional Japanese Kilns”
2000 Contemporary Tea Ceremony Exhibition TOKI Oribe Silver Award Winner Selected for the Mashiko Ceramic Art Exhibition (also selected in 2002, 2004, and 2008)
2001: Selected for the World Craft Competition in Kanazawa Held a workshop in Walla Walla, Washington, USA
2002: Won the Excellence Award at the BONSAI Pottery Exhibition (Takagi Bonsai Museum) Selected for the Vallauris Ceramic Biennale (France)
2003 Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition (also selected in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008-2023)
Selected for the Chosansho Ceramic Art Exhibition (also selected in 2005, 2007, 2009, and 2015)
2004: Opened Hakuyo Kiln. Selected for the 19th Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition (Part 1, Traditional Category Award Nominee).
Winner of the runner-up prize at the 1st Contemporary Ceramics Hagi Grand Prize Exhibition
2008: 70th Issuikai Ceramic Art Exhibition, Issuikai Honorable Mention Award
2009: Received the Ibaraki Prefectural Ceramic Art Museum Award at the 20th Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition; received the Shiga Prefectural Board of Education Superintendent Award at the 38th Japan Traditional Crafts Kinki Exhibition; received the Japan Crafts Association Award at the 37th Traditional Crafts Ceramic Art Division Exhibition; received the Issuikai Award at the 71st Issuikai Ceramic Art Division Open Exhibition; received the Kinoshita Memorial Award at the 72nd Issuikai Ceramic Art Division Open Exhibition
2011: Selected for the Kobe Biennale 2011 Contemporary Ceramic Art Competition. Donated a large tea bowl to Saidaiji Temple in Nara.
Selected for the 1st Toubi Exhibition in 2013 (also selected in 2015, 2016, and 2018)
2014: Won the Excellence Award at the Hagi Grand Prize Exhibition III: Contemporary Ceramics; Won the Encouragement Award at the 2nd Ceramic Art Exhibition: "Identity and Originality" (The Museum of Ceramic Art, Hyogo)
"Contemporary Ceramic Phenomena" (Ibaraki Ceramic Art Museum)
2015 TAMBA NOW+ (The Museum of Ceramic Art, Hyogo)
2016 "Contemporary Ceramics Guide" (Ibaraki Ceramic Art Museum)
2017: Won the Kobe Shimbun Grand Prize at the 55th Hyogo Crafts Exhibition
2018: Donated a tea bowl to Jonan-gu Shrine (Fushimi, Kyoto)
2019: Winner of the Encouragement Award at the 36th Tanabe Museum of Art Grand Prize "Chanoyu Art Exhibition"
2020 TAMBA NOW＋2020 (The Museum of Ceramic Art, Hyogo)
2022: Japan Crafts Association Ceramics Division 50th Anniversary Exhibition "Ceramics Connecting to the Future - The Power of Traditional Crafts" (Panasonic Shiodome Museum of Art, National Crafts Museum, Hyogo Ceramic Art Museum, etc.)