Suzuki Koichi (1942- ) Vintage bizen pottery sake cup #4940

- width: approx. 7.5cm (2 61⁄64in)

- height: approx. 5cm (1 31⁄32in)

- weight: 86g (w/ box 184g)

This Bizen ware guinomi (sake cup) boasts a unique landscape created by the fusion of ash during its natural firing process. It has a substantial feel yet fits comfortably in the hand. This handcrafted vessel becomes more familiar with each use.

Suzuki Koichi (1942- )
male
bizen pottery

He is the eldest son of Suzuki Osai. After graduating from Bizen High School, he became an apprentice of Kusube Yaichi in Kyoto for six years, returning to his hometown in 1967 to study under his father.
His works have been selected for the Kyoto Industrial Arts Exhibition, the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition, the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, and others.
He has had solo exhibitions at Shinjuku Odakyu, Okayama Tenmaya, Nagoya Matsuzakaya and others.