Akari Sato Cup A

Artist / Akari Sato Material / Clay Region / Toki City, Gifu Prefecture

Faint, gentle softness and a unique presence with a simple yet striking form.

The smooth, earthy texture provides a sense of reassurance the moment you touch it, while the delicate, ephemeral painting appears almost ready to come to life. The novel expression created by the uniquely blended Raku glaze, despite its simplicity, is endearing. The varying layers of material are also a distinctive feature, giving the work a sense of depth.

This cup's exotic design is eye-catching.
It can be used for various purposes, such as holding drinks like soup or coffee, serving yogurt or other small dishes for breakfast, or even as a storage container like a pen holder.

【Size】

Approx. φ90 × H70 mm
Full capacity: 280cc

Material: Clay

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※ The white glaze marks on this piece are intentionally applied and are part of the work's characteristic. These are natural patterns that appear during the final firing process and are not defects or faulty products. Please be aware of this in advance.
※ The texture of the glaze is Raku ware, creating a unique texture with transparency. This was achieved through repeated trial and error to express the appearance of frozen window glass and snowy landscapes.
※ There may be areas that appear like peeling, scratches, or chips in the slip, but please enjoy them as part of the work's character.
※ As this is a handmade item, there may be individual differences in size, shape, and color, and it may differ from the photo.
※ When serving hot food, we recommend soaking it thoroughly in hot water, and when serving cold food, soaking it in cold water before use.

Akari Sato
Born in Sapporo, Hokkaido in 1981
After graduating from university, worked as an assistant to a potter
2013 Graduated from Tajimi Technical High School, Advanced Course in Ceramic Science and Art, Gifu Prefecture
Currently making pottery in Toki City, Gifu Prefecture

Selected for the 52nd Japan Craft Exhibition
2012 Selected for the Itami International Craft Exhibition
Received the Judge's Award at the 10th International Ceramics Exhibition Mino