Auspicious Akae Guinomi Sake Cup Okamemasa Kasui Cooking rice in an earthenware

Cooking rice in an earthenware pot releases just the right amount of moisture

this set makes an excellent gift for newlyweds or for a special anniversary

such as gyudon and oyakodon

embellished with maki-e

using an art style of ko-Kutani

Auspicious Akae Guinomi Sake Cup Okamemasa Kasui Cooking rice in an earthenwareVivid phoenix and peony motifs draw the eye in this beautifully crafted guinomi sake cup. Its form settles naturally in the hand, allowing the warmth of stoneware and the softness of the detailed brushwork to be appreciated up close. The decoration is rendered in akae, using Zoho Kilns specially developed natural bengara pigment, prepared from a bengara material no longer in production and carefully preserved by the kiln. Over time, the vibrant red