This is a Karatsu guinomi (sake cup) by Morihiro Hosokawa of Futo-an. It comes with a signed box and a cloth. There is a carved inscription on the side of the foot. The cup has a sense of weight, and the generously applied glaze creates a very beautiful scenery. ◇Morihiro Hosokawa◇ The 18th head of the Hosokawa clan (Chairman of the Eisei Bunko Museum). He served as the 71st Prime Minister of Japan and retired from politics at the age of 60. He is mainly active as a ceramic artist and tea master. He has established a workshop and tea room "Futo-an" at his residence in Miyakami, Yugawara-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture, where his grandmother lived. His teacher of ceramics is Shiro Tsujimura. ☆Size☆ Width: Approximately 7.4 cm Height: Approximately 5.4 cm ☆Condition☆ There are no noticeable flaws, but please take a close look at the photos and understand that there may be some scratches and signs of use due to the passage of time before purchasing. ※ The plate stand used for photography is not included unless otherwise specified. ※ The title and description are based only on the box inscription and information from the previous owner. We have not received a formal appraisal. ※ We use recycled cardboard for packaging. Type...Pottery Type...Sake vessel Type...Guinomi (sake cup) Type of ware...Karatsu-yaki (Karatsu ware)