Hagi-yaki Kiln: Seiunzan Yusaku Okada Guinomi (sake cup) Choko (small cup) Stamped With original box Diameter: Approximately 6.6cm Height: Approximately 5.0cm This is an old item from my antique-loving father's collection, stored at home. It has only been used for display. The original box shows some color changes due to aging. As this is an old item, please consider purchasing only if you understand. [Yusaku Okada - Brief Biography] From the internet. Born in Hikari City, Yamaguchi Prefecture in 1946 as the eldest son of the seventh-generation Okada Senshu of the Okada kiln. After graduating from Keio University, he worked for a fisheries company, but was drawn to the charm of Hagi-yaki and entered the world of pottery after retiring. The Ensai technique, born from the inspiration gained during his travels on the Silk Road, breathes new life into his works. Having taken over the family business for about thirty years, he realized the importance of form and pursued the balance of form and color in Hagi-yaki. The kiln changes of red-purple appearing on the white glaze and the Ensai technique reminiscent of the appearance of a dragon god express a unique world view that cannot be found elsewhere. Certified as a holder of Yamaguchi Prefecture's Intangible Cultural Property of Hagi-yaki in 2006. A representative ceramic artist of contemporary Hagi-yaki.