Akari Sato Cup B

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

A unique presence with a soft, gentle paleness and a simple yet impactful form.

The smooth, earthy texture feels reassuring to the touch, while the delicate, ephemeral painting seems ready to spring to life. The addition of a new expression created by a unique raku glaze, despite its simplicity, evokes a sense of endearment. The varying layers of material are also a distinctive feature, giving the piece a sense of depth.

This cup, with its exotic design, catches the eye. It can be used for a variety of purposes, such as holding drinks like soup or coffee, serving yogurt for breakfast, or even as a pen holder or other storage container.

[Size]

Approx. φ90 × H70 mm
Capacity (full): 280cc

Material: Ceramic 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 flaws. Please be aware of this beforehand.
*The texture of the glaze is that of raku ware, creating a unique translucent texture. This was perfected through repeated trials and errors to express the appearance of frosted windowpanes or a snowy landscape.
*There may be areas that appear to have peeled cosmetic clay, scratches, or chips, but please enjoy these as part of the work's unique character.
*As these are handmade items, there may be individual differences in size, shape, and color, and they may differ from the photos.
*When serving hot food, it is recommended to soak the item thoroughly in hot water, and when serving cold food, 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, Ceramics Science and Art Department, Gifu Prefecture
Currently producing pottery in Toki City, Gifu Prefecture

Selected for the 52nd Japan Craft Exhibition
2012 Selected for the Itami International Craft Exhibition
Received the Jury Award at the 10th International Ceramics Festival Mino