Elevate your sake rituals or ceramic collection with this stunning, highly collectible Seigan Blue Hagi guinomi. Handcrafted by the renowned master potter Yamane Seigan at his Kousai-an kiln in the historic city of Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture.
 
⚠️ Please Note Regarding the Video: The video in this listing features a highly similar sake cup by the same master (Yamane Seigan) to demonstrate the texture, weight, and glaze quality in hand. The exact cup you will receive is the one shown in the photographs.
 
This piece beautifully embodies the wabi-sabi aesthetic, featuring Seigan's masterpiece signature glaze—an enchanting, multi-layered deep blue. The glaze flows with an energy that evokes ocean depths or a nebular star field, showcasing the breathtaking range of Ao-Hagi (Blue Hagi) tones. Hand-formed using the traditional Tebineri technique, the cup has a deeply tactical, raw, and satisfying form.
 
A significant highlight for collectors is the powerfully executed Wari-kodai (split foot), a prestigious hallmark of high-end traditional sake and tea ware. The rugged, exposed clay base offers a powerful texture that contrasts with the deep blue glaze.
 
Item Condition: Brand New / Pristine Studio Condition.
Authenticity: 100% Guaranteed. Comes in its original, artist-signed and stamped paulownia wooden box (Tomobako) and includes the official studio profile booklet.
 
Approximate Dimensions:
Top Diameter: 7.3 cm (2.87")
Height: 6.4 cm (2.52")
 
About the Master:
Born in Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture in 1952. Yamane Seigan is a unique figure in the world of modern Japanese ceramics. Notably, he holds a passionate background in traditional martial arts (Karate), an intense physical and spiritual discipline that directly influences the bold, energetic, and uncompromising strength felt in his pottery shapes.
 
In 1987, he embarked on a self-taught journey into the world of pottery, mastering the wheel independently and constructing his own kiln within a single year. Driven by an innate curiosity, he began researching unique glazes and special clay blends. By 1990, under the strong recommendation of a direct disciple of the legendary Yoshida Hagien, Seigan debuted his works at the 3rd Hagi Ceramic Art Festival to widespread acclaim, subsequently participating in the prestigious festival 13 times. He established his own renowned kiln, Kousai-an, and expanded his artistic research into revolutionary Ao-Hagi (Blue Hagi), expressive Oni-Hagi, and painterly Hagi Sansai styles, cementing his name among top modern Hagi artisans.
 
Shipping & Handling:
This delicate piece will be professionally packed with the highest care to ensure its safe arrival at your home.