Le Sanpei Kiln / Arita Ware

Lapis Blue Guinomi Sake Cup

Name: Lapis Blue Guinomi Sake Cup
Brand: Lesanpeigama
SKU: RSP00016
Price: 99.00 USD
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Description

Glazed in a gorgeous lapis lazuli blue, this guinomi sake cup is perfectly sized for enjoying Japanese sake or small servings of tea, offering a comfortable grip for sipping. It also works beautifully as an espresso cup or a dish for sauces and condiments.

Made from 100% pottery stone from Izumiyama Quarry—discovered over 400 years ago and instrumental in laying the foundation for Japan’s early porcelain craftsmanship—this piece is deeply rooted in tradition. This sake cup was fired in a noborigama, or climbing kiln, to achieve its high degree of luster and to bring out the quality of the lapis lazuli glaze—a color that’s impossible to achieve at the same level of beauty in a gas-fired kiln.

Featuring subtle ridges from being hand-shaped on a pottery wheel, small semi-circles at the base where the potter held the cup to dip it into the glaze, and tiny dots of ash from the kiln, each piece is subtly individual with a special, handmade feel.

DETAILS

Quantity	1
Size	D 6.8 cm (2.7 in) x H 6.5 cm (2.6 in)
Capacity	100 ml (3.4 fl oz)
Weight	130 g (4.6 oz)
Material	Porcelain
Package Type	Paper box
Microwave	Yes
Dishwasher	Yes

Maker / Brand

Le Sanpei Kiln

In the early seventeenth century, Korean craftsman Yi Sam-pyeong, known as Le Sanpei (also spelled Ri Sanpei) in Japanese, discovered pottery stone in Izumiyama, Arita. This led to the creation of the oldest porcelain in Japan, known today as Arita ware. He also founded Le Sanpei Kiln, which operated for four generations before closing, though his name and legacy endured.

In 1920, Le’s thirteenth-generation descendant revived the kiln, which has been in operation ever since. Now led by the fourteenth generation kiln master, Le Sanpei’s exceptional porcelain craftsmanship lives on today.

Crafts

Arita Ware

Crafted in the historic town of Arita, located in Saga Prefecture, Arita ware stands as the most venerable porcelain production hub in the annals of Japanese history. Characterized by its ethereal translucent white surface adorned with vibrant paintings, it has profoundly influenced the porcelain craft across Europe.

Within Japan, Arita ware is held in high esteem as a prestigious brand, with the town of Arita acknowledged as a quintessential production area.

Notes

Due to the nature of climbing kiln firing, each piece exhibits unique variations. These may include natural differences in the brown glaze and fine kannyu crackles. These characteristics are inherent to the firing process and contribute to the distinct character of each piece.

Lapis Blue Guinomi Sake Cup

$99.00 USD

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Guinomi

Guinomi are a type of sake cup. They are typically smaller than a Japanese teacup, and on the somewhat larger size for a sake cup. They are often used without a sake carafe, with sake poured directly from the bottle.

Originally guinomi were used to hold delicacies during Japanese tea ceremonies. At some point, people started to use them to pour and drink sake after enjoying the delicacies. This is believed to be the origin of guinomi. They therefore evolved over time alongside Japan’s tea culture.

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The Legacy of the 14th Generation Master at Le Sanpei Kiln

At Le Sanpei Kiln, 14th-generation master Kanagae Sanbei keeps Arita ware’s traditions alive with a rare climbing kiln.

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