{"product_id":"anagama-no-36-flared-sake-cup","title":"Anagama No.36 - Flared Sake Cup (OUT OF STOCK)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI am Anagama No.36 Flared Sake Cup. Dark, brilliant, and a little sparkly—I’ve been through fire, but you’d never guess.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCurator's Notes \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece is a truly special piece, standing out as a brilliant example of the anagama woodfiring process. Its deep, mesmerizing black surface is enlivened by subtle metallic flecks, creating a sparkle that catches the light in a way that feels almost otherworldly. The history of the sake cup is deeply intertwined with Japanese culture, much like the revered chawan in tea ceremonies. Sake cups are often used in celebratory moments, and this one, with its extraordinary firing marks, is a celebration of craftsmanship itself. What makes this piece even more extraordinary is the element of surprise in its creation. As Keisuke Iwata often recounts, the moment of retrieving a piece from the anagama kiln is full of anticipation—the fire and ash leave their mark in ways no artist can fully predict. This cup, with its perfect blend of elegance and unpredictability, has traveled through that entire process to now sit here on display at our gallery. It’s a magnificent testament to the magic that happens between the kiln and the artist’s hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAnagama No.36 - Flared Sake Cup was curated by Angélique Chmielewski\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesigner\/Maker \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtist: \u003c\/b\u003eKeisuke Iwata\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.3\" (w) x 3.1\" (l) x 1.8\"(h) or 84mm (w) x 79mm (l) x 46mm (h)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.2 lbs or 0.1 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCeramic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne-of-a-kind sake cup handmade by Keisuke Iwata in Fukuoka, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn Anagama fired piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe surface varies in tone and texture and features metallic bronze elements in the interior of the cup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRim is uneven and unique to its handcrafted nature \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated using an ancient Japanese ceramic technique that involves an Anagama woodfired kiln, fired once a year in a ceremonial process by Keisuke Iwata \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAnagama works are each unique to the clay's own intimate interactions with the flames and ash \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandwash recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Keisuke Iwata","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47233593114870,"sku":"KI-36","price":265.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0194\/5843\/files\/Iwata_Keisuke_KI-36_WideSakeCup_Featured.jpg?v=1727642107","url":"https:\/\/nalatanalatasavings.com\/products\/anagama-no-36-flared-sake-cup","provider":"Nalata Nalata","version":"1.0","type":"link"}