Harumi Hayakawa Sake Cup - Sanshi 山紫 / 早川 元観 盃
$428.00
$428.00
Description
Harumi Hayakawa is a Kyoto-based ceramic artist whose works are regarded as some of the most captivating expressions of contemporary Japanese pottery. After years of tireless creation, he left his former career to devote himself entirely to ceramics, quickly gaining the attention of established masters and collectors alike. His pieces are highly sought after and difficult to obtain, admired for their originality, technical precision, and the profound sense of “keshiki” (scenery) they evoke—whether it be the glow of the cosmos, the depths of the ocean, or the flicker of flame.
Each vessel is created through an extraordinarily intricate process: layers of six to seven glazes applied with calculated precision, multiple firings at carefully controlled temperatures, and the subtle interplay between clay and glaze that only years of refinement can achieve. The result is an otherworldly beauty—luminous blues that shimmer under light, translucent reds with jewel-like depth, and surfaces that reveal shifting expressions with every angle or when sake is poured. More than tableware, his works are experiences in themselves: rare, breathtaking, and filled with the quiet power of art born from absolute dedication.
Sanshi (山紫) is a sake cup that unites the vastness of the cosmos with the stillness of the mountains. Inside, black and blue glazes merge into a starry expanse, scattered with silver specks that shimmer like constellations, revealing a new expression each time you look. Pour sake, and a miniature universe seems to unfold within. In contrast, the exterior is finished in a muted green, evoking mist-covered mountain slopes at dawn or the tranquil hush of twilight. Named after the poetic Japanese term for mountains glowing purple at sunrise and sunset, Sanshi captures the fleeting beauty of nature in both sky and earth.
This vessel is unique—there is only one available, and the very piece shown in the photos is the one that will arrive at you. Like all handcrafted works, its glaze and colours may reveal different nuances under varying light, reflecting the true charm of an artisan creation
■What's included? One (1) Sake Cup and One (1) Fukusa Cloth in a Wooden Box
■ Made in Japan
■ Size: 9.7 cm Diameter x 4.9 cm Height
■ Material: Ceramic
🎁 Comes with a box. Great as a gift!