Hekigyoku Tenmoku Tall Sake Cup ORIGIN_Tokoname Ware A highlight of this piece

A highlight of this piece is the yudare—the natural flow of glaze that occurs during firing

The decoration centers on bamboo

Meticulously painted in the sometsuke style using a cobalt blue underglaze

A strikingly elegant blue and rustic brown flow across its side with a plum-shaped handle adding a a distinctive touch to the overall design

Hekigyoku Tenmoku Tall Sake Cup ORIGIN_Tokoname Ware A highlight of this pieceA gift from an ancient glaze, emerging like a jewel from the fire. The Hekigyoku Tenmoku Tall Sake Cup is a striking expression of the flame born beauty and depth of tenmoku. Its rich blues and speckled darkness swirl like a celestial body in motion, echoing the elusive forces of the kiln. Named by master ceramicist Dobuchi Yoshiaki as a one of a kind creation, "Hekigyoku" combines heki (blue green) and gyoku (jewel or gem) to capture its radiant