This is a Kohiki Karatsu guinomi (sake cup) by Wataru Mizutani, whose mentors include Ryoji Koie and Shizenbo Nakagawa. This piece showcases Mizutani's characteristic clay texture, bold form, and glazing. Please only purchase if you appreciate this style. Approximate size: Diameter: approx. 7.2 cm, Height: approx. 3.9 cm. [Wataru Mizutani - Brief Biography] 1975 Born in Kasugai City, Aichi Prefecture 1990 Studied under Yasushi Mizutani (father) 1994 Studied under Junji Nomura 1995 Trained in various locations in Kyushu Learned Karatsu from Shizenbo Nakagawa 1996 Studied under Ryoji Koie 1999 Opened Sanno Kiln in Kawai Village, Gifu Prefecture 2011 Moved to Kimachi, Shimane Prefecture and built a kiln 2016 Moved to Karatsu, Saga Prefecture and began pottery Notes: This is for the artwork only. Due to the unique style, please only purchase if you understand and appreciate it. Type... Pottery Type... Sake vessel Type... Guinomi (sake cup) Type... Karatsu-yaki (Karatsu ware)