24018 ARAKAWA Toyozo (Shino sake cup (plum blossom pattern))

Height 5.8cm Diameter 7.0cm

The character "To" is inscribed on the inside of the mouth.

"Todenan" is one of Toyozo's most representative names, used in his final years when he was awarded the Order of Culture in 1971. It is a very rare Shino sake cup made by Toyozo in his final years, and it is a piece that shows the extraordinary attention to detail that is unique to this period. Perhaps due to the firm confidence in the relaxed generosity that is unique to his mature period, it has a dignified presence that is not seen anywhere else, and is filled with tremendous confidence. The deep flavor of the carefully selected "moxibustion clay", the scarlet color, and the plum blossom pattern are very beautiful all over, and it reflects the deep feelings that are unique to this period, and the finished glaze is also impeccable, making this a particularly valuable and top-of-the-line Toyozo Shino sake cup.