Vintage Shigaraki Guinomi, 4th Takahashi Rakusai, Rakusai Kiln, Sake Cup, Choko, Guinomi, Ceramics, Unused,
Shigaraki ware is a type of traditional Japanese pottery from the Shigaraki area of Shiga Prefecture, with a history extending for more than a thousand years.
The sake cup was produced by the kiln of 4th Takahashi Rakusai (born in 1925). He succeeded his father as 4th Takahashi Rakusai in 1976 and passed the name to 5th Takahashi Rakusai in 2010.
It comes with its Tomobako (original signed paulownia box), its Tomonuno (original artist-stamped cloth), and an artist-provided leaflet.
We acquired it from a friend who collected sake cups and told us it had not been used.
We found no signs of use.
Measurement
Diameter: 6cm / Approx. 2 23/64”
Height: 5.3cm / Approx. 2 3/32”
Thickness: 0.5cm / Approx. 0 13/64”
Weight: 100g
Age: 1978
Material: Pottery
Color: Mahogany, Dark Brown, Bronze, Buff, Biscuit, Fresh Olive, Beige
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age. (Unused)
* Tomobako (original signed paulownia box)
* Artist-provided leaflet
* Tomonuno (original artist-stamped cloth)
* Stone bursts on the surface.
* No chips, cracks, scratches, or blemishes.
* Inscriptions (Refer to No. 9 photo)
* Folds and creases on the leaflet (Refer to No. 10 photo)
* Trace of removed price sticker (Refer to No. 10 photo)
* Only slight discoloration on the box. (Refer to No. 10 photo)
* The base of the piece comes into contact with surfaces, so minor contact marks may be present.
If you have any questions about the condition or would like additional photos, please contact us before purchasing.
