This is a twisted guinomi (sake cup) by Osamu Aragaki, the third son of the late Eizaburo Aragaki, who was a leading figure in the Okinawan pottery world. The entire piece is made with red clay rich in iron, covered with white slip, and the fish design is carved with a nail while the clay is still wet. Furthermore, it is decorated with the red painting that is a tradition of the Aragaki kiln. The front features a fish, and the back features a circular pattern. This is a large and exquisitely crafted masterpiece. Member of the Kokuga-kai (National Painting Association), Member of the Oki Exhibition, Traditional Craftsman Osamu Aragaki <Career> Born in 1954 as the third son of potter Eizaburo Aragaki 1975: 27th Oki Exhibition Encouragement Prize 1976: 28th Oki Exhibition Encouragement Prize, Selected for the 50th Kokuten (National Exhibition) (selected every time thereafter) 1979: Selected for the Seibu Craft Exhibition 1981: Selected for the Seibu Craft Exhibition, Grand Prize at the 23rd Japan Folk Craft Open Exhibition 1983: 35th Oki Exhibition, Oki Exhibition Prize, Recommended as an Associate Member of the Oki Exhibition 1984: 58th Kokuten Newcomer Award, Selected for the 3rd Contemporary Craft Kyushu Exhibition 1985: Selected for the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition 1986: Recommended as a Friend of the Kokuga Exhibition 1987: 9th Contemporary Okinawa Ceramic Art Exhibition Encouragement Prize 1989: 41st Oki Exhibition Associate Member Prize 1995: 47th Oki Exhibition Associate Member Prize, Recommended as a Member of the Oki Exhibition 1999: Certified as a Traditional Craftsman by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry Currently, he is creating pottery in Okinawa Prefecture. Because everything is handmade, each piece is slightly different. Since it is fired in a climbing kiln, there may be ash attached, and due to the characteristics of earthenware, the surface of the vessel may be rough, or the slip may be uneven, but this is not a defect. Also, the cracks on the surface are called "nyu" (crazing) and are caused by the difference in the shrinkage ratio between the clay and the glaze, and are not scratches. Size: Diameter approx. 6.8cm, Height approx. 6.8cm Note: We take great care in photographing, etc., but the color may appear different depending on your monitor. Type...Pottery Type...Sake vessel Type...Guinomi (sake cup) Ware...Tsuboya-yaki