Auspicious Akae Guinomi Sake Cup Casual and Everyday rounded edge creates a soft

rounded edge creates a soft and inviting presence

which is attached directly to the inside of the teapot

Following the Rimpa tradition

create delicate contrasts of light and shadow

a touch of cool blue

Auspicious Akae Guinomi Sake Cup Casual and Everyday rounded edge creates a softVivid 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