Yakushiji Temple East Pagoda Foundation Clay Ash Glazed Sake Cup by Rakusai Bisai

Width: 5.5cm Height: 5.9cm

The "Yakushiji East Pagoda Foundation Clay Ash Glazed Sake Cup" is a product made with precious clay taken from the foundation of the East Pagoda of Yakushiji Temple in Nara and glazed with ash. This sake cup is a work that skillfully incorporates modern aesthetic sense while faithfully adhering to traditional East Asian ceramic techniques, and is characterized by its dignity and tasteful texture.

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

The clay used for this sake cup is a special material obtained from the base of the East Pagoda of Yakushiji Temple, and its historical background gives the piece even more value. The natural texture of the clay is brought out by the outstanding technique of Rakusai Onishi, giving the sake cup's surface a rich expression.

Tradition and revival of ash glaze

Ash glaze is a glaze that has been widely used in East Asia since ancient times, and is made from wood and straw ashes. Its importance has been particularly valued in Chinese, Korean and Japanese pottery. In Japan, it was developed at the Sanage kiln in Owari in the early 9th century, and many masterpieces were produced using it throughout the Nara and Heian periods. This sake cup inherits the tradition of ash glaze while expressing its beauty in a new way even in modern times.

Functionality and beauty as a sake cup

A guinomi is deeper than a choko and has a larger diameter, making it comfortable to drink from. The simple yet noble appearance of this "Yakushiji East Pagoda Kidan Dohai-yu Guinomi" will make your time with sake at home special. This piece, which beautifully combines tradition and modernity, is a one-of-a-kind work of art that weaves together the skills of Onishi Rakusai and the history of the Yakushiji East Pagoda. 21