Beautiful Bizen Guinomi (sake cup) by the popular Bizen artist Yasuyuki Takeuchi [Teacher: Toshu Yamamoto], featuring the appealing clay texture, kiln changes, and dynamic modeling created by the "Shinogi" (carved ridges). Approximate size: Height: Approximately 6.3 cm, Diameter: Approximately 5 cm. [Profile] November 1951 Born in Wake District, Okayama Prefecture 1970 Entered the Department of Crafts, Osaka University of Arts 1975 Entered Bizen Ceramic Art Center 1976 Studied under Living National Treasures Toshu Yamamoto and Yuichi Yamamoto July 1982 Independent, built a Noborigama kiln (climbing kiln) 1985 Solo exhibition at Okayama Asuka Gallery, and subsequently in '87, '90, and '92 1986 Joint exhibition at Kurashiki Mitsukoshi 1988 Solo exhibition at Ginza Mitsukoshi, and subsequently in '90 1992 Received the Encouragement Award at the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition 1993 Solo exhibition at Hanshin Department Store Notes: Only the artwork (with a bookmark) is included. Type... Pottery Type... Sake vessel Type of pottery... Bizen ware Type... Guinomi (sake cup)