This is a powerful Oni-Shino guinomi (sake cup) by Kumanokuroemon, a popular artist from Echizen, featuring the earthy texture, form, and beautiful kiln transformation. Larger than a standard guinomi, it's also recommended for shochu cups or yunomi (teacups). Approximate size: Height: about 8 cm, Diameter: about 10 cm. [Profile] Born in Fukui Prefecture in 1955. Studied Japanese painting at Nagoya Zokei University of Art and Design, graduating in 1976. Trained at an Echizen kiln. Studied under Soshiro Toda in 1982. Invited to Sakhalin, USSR in 1985. Established "Tobo Tabimakura Anryo" in 1987 and began holding solo exhibitions throughout the country. Invited by the German Foreign Ministry and traveled to Germany in 2000.