Oribe Glaze Cup and Saucer

Michikazu Sakai creates his works in an anagama kiln, where the strong flames and intense smoke flow give his pieces a unique and serendipitous charm. Although it is a challenging environment where the firing results vary greatly depending on how the kiln is loaded and fired, Sakai repeatedly experiments and skillfully controls the firing process. His works are characterized by their astonishingly crisp and substantial finish.

While incorporating traditional techniques and glazes, Sakai's works are strikingly modern with their sharp shapes.

The soft, warm silhouette, combined with the sharp facets, adds a piquant touch. This interplay of softness and sharpness is truly characteristic of Sakai's work. One can easily imagine coffee being served with a cookie or other baked good on the saucer.

Cup _ Width: approx. 11.5cm (including handle) / Depth: approx. 8.5cm / Height: approx. 6.5cm

Saucer _ Diameter: approx. 13.2cm / Height: approx. 2cm

As these are artisanal works, there may be individual differences in glaze, color, and size.

*After use, clean stains promptly and dry thoroughly.
*Not oven, microwave, or dishwasher safe.
*We do not accept returns or refunds. We appreciate your understanding before making a purchase.

Michikazu Sakai - Brief Biography
1975 Born in Nagano Prefecture
1995 Bizen Ceramic Center, Okayama Prefecture
1996 Apprenticed under Bizen ware artist Satoru Masamune
1998 Built an anagama kiln in Suzaka City, Nagano Prefecture
2016 Moved to Kagawa Prefecture and built an anagama kiln and a down-draft kiln

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