17/08/2025
A masterful sake set crafted by Kusuo Baba, the second-generation head of the renowned Shinemon Kiln in Arita.
This work, titled “Landscape of Mountains”, embodies the grandeur of distant peaks seen against the vast horizon. The flowing red hues of cinnabar glaze express mountain ranges, while the deep, black tenmoku glaze evokes the depth of the sky. Together, they create a striking contrast and a sense of profound depth—as if gazing into nature’s eternal beauty.
The Shinemon Kiln is celebrated as a pioneer in the art of “Yohen” glazes, where colors and patterns naturally transform inside the kiln to reveal unpredictable, breathtaking effects. Kusuo Baba himself continues this legacy, capturing the majesty of nature within his works.
This exceptional sake set (tokkuri and guinomi) is available exclusively at Japanese Pottery in Tokyo, just a 7-minute walk from Ebisu Station. A one-of-a-kind piece not to be missed.