Iron glazed sake cup made from the foundation of the East Pagoda of Yakushiji Temple by Rakusai Bisai

Width: 7.6cm Height: 4.4cm

The "Yakushiji East Pagoda Base Clay Iron Glazed Sake Cup" by Onishi Rakusai is a piece made with precious clay taken from the base of the East Pagoda of Yakushiji Temple in Nara, and produced using traditional iron glaze techniques. This sake cup is a wonderful fusion of historic clay and ancient pottery techniques, and its texture and color will deeply impress the user.

Use of soil from the foundation of the East Pagoda of Yakushiji Temple

This sake cup is made from clay taken from the base of the East Pagoda of Yakushiji Temple, and the characteristics of the clay give the tea bowl a rich expression of color and texture. This clay, which has a deep historical feel, is brought to life by skilled craftsmen, giving the entire sake cup a unique texture.

The tradition of iron glaze technique

Iron-glazed pottery is a type of pottery that has developed uniquely in the Orient since ancient times, using a technique in which the iron contained in the glaze produces a variety of colors such as black, brown, dark brown, and persimmon red. Many masterpieces were created during the Song Dynasty in China in particular, and influenced Japan and Southeast Asia as well. In Japan, iron-glazed pottery fired in Seto during the Kamakura and Muromachi periods developed alongside the spread of the tea ceremony, and today it is possible to create highly artistic expressions that incorporate originality and ingenuity based on traditional techniques.

The beauty of iron-glazed sake cups

This "Yakushiji East Pagoda Foundation Clay Iron Glazed Sake Cup" is characterized by the deep color and complex expression of the iron glaze, and is a masterpiece that combines the advanced technique and aesthetic sense of Onishi Rakusai. The flow of the glaze and the color change due to the iron give the sake cup a unique atmosphere, and you can feel its deep charm every time you use it.

The Culture and Practicality of Gui-Tsum

Gui-tsubo cups are deeper and have a larger diameter than ochoko cups, and are characterized by their size, allowing you to enjoy your sake in one sip. These gui-tsubo cups are the perfect sake vessels for casually enjoying sake at home or at everyday drinking parties, and the rich colors of the iron glaze make the drinking time even more special.

A fusion of tradition and innovation

The Yakushiji East Pagoda Iron Glazed Sake Cup is a piece that combines historic clay and traditional techniques, and is a work that combines beauty with practicality. Every time you use this sake cup in your daily life, you can feel the history, culture, and outstanding craftsmanship, and it will bring you rich moments.