26175 Living National Treasure Yasunari Matsui Sake Cup MATSUI Kosei

Height 3.9cm
Diameter 8.6cm

With his rich sense of color and extraordinary ceramic sense, Matsui Yasunari established the technique known as Nerijozu. He presented a modern, unique style of pottery based on traditional techniques, and achieved many great feats, including being designated a holder of an Important Intangible Cultural Property, thanks to his Nerijozu technique. This Suichu Nerijo sake cup is a masterpiece by the great ceramic artist Matsui Yasunari. Its vivid colors, reminiscent of jewels or glass, and its transparent shine are its defining features.