{"product_id":"x","title":"Japanese Vintage Sake Cup by Seiji Suzuki","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA distinctive Japanese \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eguinomi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (sake cup) by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeiji Suzuki (1946–1999)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a Seto-born ceramic artist known for his work in contemporary Japanese ceramics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis small vessel features a soft, pale \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epurple glaze (紫釉)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with subtle tonal variation across the surface. The restrained colour allows the form itself to take centre stage, while the expressive blue brushwork adds a quiet yet distinctive accent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe unglazed foot reveals the natural, coarse texture of the clay, creating a beautiful contrast with the softly glazed body. This combination of refined colour and earthy texture gives the piece a particularly appealing Japanese aesthetic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe accompanying wooden \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etomobako\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is inscribed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e紫釉 ぐい呑\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Purple-Glazed Guinomi) and bears the artist's signature and seal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful piece for enjoying sake, or simply appreciating as a small work of Japanese ceramic art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Seiji Suzuki (鈴木青児, 1946–1999)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Seto, Aichi, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shōwa Period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Guinomi – Sake Cup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlaze:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Purple Glaze (紫釉)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blue brushwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ceramic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original wooden Tomobako\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful vintage condition, with age-appropriate signs of wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease refer to the product photos for details of the item's condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kotto Living","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47178826252477,"sku":"kl-guinomi-seijisuzuki-071","price":78.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/6307\/8845\/files\/kl-guinomi-seijisuzuki-071-00.jpg?v=1791463574","url":"https:\/\/kottoliving.com\/products\/x","provider":"Kotto Living","version":"1.0","type":"link"}