{"product_id":"ash-glaze-sake-cup-guinomi-by-isamu-shiina","title":"Ash Glaze Sake Cup (Guinomi) by Isamu Shiina","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eHold a museum-grade masterpiece in the palm of your hand. A rare vessel crafted by a living legend whose works reside in the Philadelphia Museum of Art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e[The Story: The Professor of Japan's Highest Art Institution]\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003eIsamu Shiina is not just a master potter; he is a titan of contemporary Japanese ceramics. Currently serving as a Professor at the prestigious Tokyo University of the Arts—Japan's absolute pinnacle of artistic education—his creations transcend mere pottery. His breathtaking works are permanently housed in major American institutions, including the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Newark Museum. To own this cup is to own a piece of art that world-class museums have chosen to protect for eternity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e[The Philosophy: Symbiosis with Nature]\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003eMaster Shiina's core philosophy is \"Symbiosis with Nature.\" This \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"105\"\u003eGuinomi\u003c\/i\u003e (Sake Cup) represents the pure crystallization of that belief. Using natural ash glazes (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"202\"\u003eHai-yu\u003c\/i\u003e), he surrenders partial control to the roaring fire of the kiln. The resulting colors and textures are born from nature itself—resembling the moss of a deep forest or the stillness of a zen garden. It is an artifact of \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"428\"\u003eWabi-Sabi\u003c\/i\u003e that grounds your spirit to the earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e[The Sanctuary: Tomobako (The Wooden Box)]\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003eThis exquisite piece comes safely housed inside its original \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"18\" data-index-in-node=\"104\"\u003eTomobako\u003c\/i\u003e (custom wooden box). The box bears the genuine handwritten signature of Master Shiina, acting as the absolute certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"19\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e[Specifications]\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtisan:\u003c\/b\u003e Master Isamu Shiina (Professor at Tokyo Univ. of the Arts \/ Museum Collection Artist)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/b\u003e Ash Glaze Sake Cup (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"20,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"27\"\u003eGuinomi\u003c\/i\u003e for Sake \/ Espresso \/ Meditation)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20,2,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003eH 4.5cm \/ W 6cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInclusions:\u003c\/b\u003e Original Hand-Signed Wooden Box (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"20,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"45\"\u003eTomobako\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/b\u003e Strictly 1 of 1\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SOU WORLD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52545575551252,"sku":null,"price":30000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/4334\/0564\/files\/B5B7F214-E19D-4568-8D50-F2A7AD3C6AB3.jpg?v=1779763730","url":"https:\/\/souworldjapan.com\/en\/products\/ash-glaze-sake-cup-guinomi-by-isamu-shiina","provider":"SOU WORLD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}