Sake cup by Bunsai Ogawa

Width: 7.0cm x 7.0cm Height: 5.0cm

Drinking in the indigo sky - Sake cup by Ogawa Bunsai VI (Kyo)

A world of deep indigo, like holding a starless night sky in the palm of your hand. This sake cup by Ogawa Bunsai (Oki) VI is intricate yet soft, a microcosm where beauty and serenity coexist. The indigo glaze that covers the surface of the vessel seems to contain the accumulation of time and the tranquility of contemplation, and every time you look at it, your mind becomes calmer, as if you are being drawn in.

The profound realm of indigo glaze

The star of this sake cup is undoubtedly its rich indigo glaze. It is not simply blue, but a deep indigo that evokes ultramarine, lapis lazuli, blue ink, and even the darkness of night. The color shifts subtly depending on the angle and light, and emerges on the surface of the vessel as if it were a living liquid.

The rim has a slight bluish-white flow, suggesting the overlapping and natural movement of the glaze. It evokes the faint scenery of the pre-dawn light gently filtering across the mountains.

The tranquility of the form and the contours that harbor light

The shape of the vessel is extremely neat, yet the slightly crooked rim embodies the warmth of handcrafted work. Neither too round nor too sharp, this exquisite balance gives the piece a sense of security and specialness when held in the hand. The base is fired white, creating a strong contrast with the indigo glaze. This contrast gives the vessel an air of dignity, adding a modern touch to the wabi aesthetic.

This vessel fits naturally in the palm of your hand, and when you gently hold it with your fingertips, you feel a mysterious sense of spaciousness, as if the sky is spreading out within the vessel.The interior is glazed with a slight sheen, and when you pour sake into it, a clear light shines through the deep indigo, creating a poetic landscape that resembles the surface of water filled with the universe.

Time and sensibility shared through alcohol

A sake cup is not simply a tool for drinking sake. In Ogawa Bunsai's work, the sake cup is a vessel that connects people and cultivates the quiet space that grows between hearts. When you hold this bowl in your hand, the feel of the artist's hand, the memory of the fire, the smell of the earth, and the time of the user all come together, and it is only then that the vessel comes to life.

The light refracts with each pour of sake, the light fluctuates with each tilt of the rim, and the five senses are quietly sharpened - this is the "ritual-like everyday life" that this sake cup brings.

Prayer and tranquil thoughts entrusted to indigo

The sixth generation, Ogawa Bunsai (Oki), has long pursued a quiet presence that allows the colors to speak for themselves, rather than decorative splendor. The artist's consistent approach of "wishing for peace and doing his best to create things that he considers beautiful" is fully embodied in this small sake cup.

The color indigo has a mysterious power to calm the mind and deepen thought. If you enjoy a drink with this cup in a quiet moment away from the hustle and bustle, you will naturally be able to communicate with the "clear something" deep within your heart.

Beauty and truth hidden in the depths of indigo

This sake cup has a deep, clear presence, as if holding an indigo lake in your hand. It goes beyond its function as a simple vessel; it is a quiet work of art that resonates with the user's sensibilities, memories, and daily activities.

Please take this world of indigo in your palm. There you will find unspoken poetry and the truth of the small beauty that shines in our daily lives.