{"product_id":"bizen-ware-sake-cup-by-katsumi-yoshioka-34704","title":"Japanese Bizen Ware Sake Cup Handmade Guinomi","description":"\u003cp\u003eBizen ware (備前焼) is one of Japan’s oldest ceramic traditions, known for its unglazed surface and natural firing effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sake cup is a handcrafted piece by Japanese ceramic artist Katsumi Yoshioka (吉岡 勝巳). Fired without glaze, the surface is shaped entirely by flame, ash, and the conditions within the kiln.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike smoother forms, this piece features a faceted, sculptural body. The angular cuts and irregular silhouette create shifting shadows and a strong tactile presence in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich reddish tones and natural fire marks give the surface depth, making it feel more like a small sculptural object than a simple cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial\u003cbr\u003e\nStoneware (Bizen ware)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize\u003cbr\u003e\nApprox. 5.5 × 6.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003e\nNew, unused.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is one of a kind, with natural variations created during the firing process.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WabiSabi Kitchen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53205472805171,"sku":null,"price":56.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7130\/7827\/files\/Photoroom_20260407_170346.jpg?v=1775549579","url":"https:\/\/wabisabikitchen.net\/products\/bizen-ware-sake-cup-by-katsumi-yoshioka-34704","provider":"WabiSabi Kitchen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}