Elevate your sake rituals or ceramic collection with this powerful, museum-quality Oni-Hagi (rugged Hagi) guinomi. Handcrafted by the renowned master 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 captures the essence of the wabi-sabi philosophy. It features a bold contrast between the iron-rich, coarse tea-colored clay and a thick, milky-white feldspathic glaze. The organic, heavy glaze crawls, dimples, and pinholes reveal the tactile, rustic texture of the clay beneath, creating an incredibly satisfying feel in the hand.
 
A significant highlight for collectors is the masterfully executed Wari-kodai (split/cross-cut foot), a prestigious hallmark of high-end traditional sake and tea ware, showcasing the raw and natural beauty of the exposed clay base.
 
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 original studio info leaflet.
 
Approximate Dimensions:
Top Diameter: 7.5 cm (2.95")
Height: 5.7 cm (2.24")
 
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) and expressive Oni-Hagi 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.