Harumi Hayakawa Sake Cup - Shinen 神炎 / 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.
Shinen (神炎) is a sake cup that holds the mystery of the cosmos, where a divine flame burns within the night sky. Its interior glows with a lapis-blue shimmer scattered like stardust, flowing outward into vivid vermilion and flecks of silver that shift with every glance, as if alive. The exterior is cloaked in fiery vermilion, speckled with black and indigo like molten sparks bursting across space. With its vivid contrast of stillness and energy, Shinen embodies both celestial wonder and volcanic power, making it a vessel of striking intensity.
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: 9.2 cm Diameter x 4.8 cm Height
■ Material: Ceramic
🎁 Comes with a box. Great as a gift!