Toru Ichikawa Bi-Doro Ash-Covered Guinomi Sake Cup Authentic with Tomobako For Sale

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Toru Ichikawa Bi-Doro Ash-Covered Guinomi Sake Cup Authentic Japanese Ceramic Item Specifications Item Name (品名) Bi-Doro Ash-Covered Guinomi Sake Cup / 灰かぶり Bi-Doro ぐい呑 Artist (作者) Toru Ichikawa / 市川透 Title / Inscription (銘) N/A / 無し Material Ceramic / 陶磁器 Origin Japan Dimensions Width (幅) 7.3 cm ( Approx. 2.87 inches ) Height (高さ) 6.2 cm ( Approx. 2.44 inches ) Accessories & Condition Included Accessories
(付属品)

• Tomobako (Original wooden box signed and sealed by the artist, acting as a Certificate of Authenticity) / 共箱
• Tomonuno (Original wrapping cloth) / 共布
• Shiori (Biography Leaflet) / 栞

Condition Rank Mint Condition / Flawless Remarks
(備考・特記事項) This piece is in flawless, mint condition. It features a spectacular \"Bi-Doro\" (glass-like natural ash glaze) created by the dramatic ash-covered firing process, demonstrating the unpredictable beauty of traditional Japanese firing techniques. *(Note: Please check the detailed photos as they are part of the description.)* About the Artist Toru Ichikawa

Toru Ichikawa (b. 1973) is a highly acclaimed contemporary Japanese ceramic artist, renowned for his avant-garde approach to traditional Bizen techniques. Having studied under the modern master Ryuichi Kakurezaki, his works are celebrated for their dynamic, sculptural forms and dramatic natural glazes, capturing the attention of collectors worldwide.

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