Akae Red Phoenix Kutani Guinomi Sake Cup
Premium Kutani guinomi sake cup with a drawing of a graceful phoenix in red and gold, made by Fukuda Yoshinori. Detailed figures drawn in red and added golden decorations are characteristic of this Iidaya and Akae style.
Fukuda Yoshinori, a designated Traditional Craftsman, has received numerous awards in prestigious art exhibitions and is highly esteemed both in Japan and internationally. He has mastered various traditional Kutani porcelain techniques, including Akae, Yoshidaya, and Ko-Kutani, demonstrating a broad and refined artistic skill set.
His designs are captivating, bringing to life breathtaking natural landscapes and dynamic living creatures in motion. With a delicate touch, he captures these subjects in the style of traditional Japanese paintings, skillfully applying Kutani colors over intricate bone-drawn sketches.
A dynamic phoenix flying in the sky is depicted in a shaded finish that shows delicate yet bold brushwork. On the inside, a single feather is depicted as if it were dancing around. The stem of the cup is also decorated with detailed pattern in Akae style, giving it a beautiful finish from every angle.
The phoenix is famous as a symbol of immortality and it is said to bring love and happiness.
It comes with the beautiful box made of paulownia wood, light and suitable for storing the cup in a great condition. This special sake cup with the tradition of Kutani ware is recommended for celebrations and as a gift. This piece of art will bring your home bar an authentic Japanese atmosphere.
