Auspicious Akae Guinomi Sake Cup Okamemasa Kasui embellished with maki-e

embellished with maki-e

the thunder god

suitable for holding salads

adorned with a gleaming rabbit motif crafted from natural abalone shell

Cooking rice in an earthenware pot releases just the right amount of moisture

Auspicious Akae Guinomi Sake Cup Okamemasa Kasui embellished with maki-eVivid phoenix and peony motifs draw the eye in this beautifully crafted guinomi sake cup. Its form settles naturally in the hand, allowing the warmth of stoneware and the softness of the detailed brushwork to be appreciated up close. The decoration is rendered in akae, using Zoho Kilns specially developed natural bengara pigment, prepared from a bengara material no longer in production and carefully preserved by the kiln. Over time, the vibrant red