This is a guinomi (sake cup) made by the third generation Tokuda Yasokichi, a Living National Treasure. Sizes: From the back left, height approx. 5cm / diameter approx. 7cm Height approx. 3.5cm / diameter approx. 7.5cm Height approx. 3.5cm / diameter approx. 7cm Height approx. 2.8cm / diameter approx. 8.5cm Height approx. 4.5cm / diameter approx. 5.8cm Accessories: Wooden box, cloth, ceramic history Condition: I think there are no noticeable scratches and it is in good condition. Since all the works are different, how about it for collectors? It is possible to sell them individually. The one on the back left has been sold, so it is now a set of 5. ~Tokuda Yasokichi~ Born in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture in 1933. In 1953, he learned the essence of Kutani ware overglaze enamel from the first generation Yasokichi, and studied contemporary ceramics under his father, the second generation Yasokichi. In 1967, he entered the study of Ko-Kutani, taking the experience of planning the "Ko-Kutani Ko-Toge Exhibition" which displayed works such as Ko-Kutani, Yoshida-ya, and Aoya as an opportunity, and repeatedly devised ways to make use of the beauty of the glaze of "Ao-de Ko-Kutani" in the present day. In 1971, the first entry "Saishu-bachi" at the 18th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition won the "Excellence Award" and the "NHK Chairman's Award". In 1977, the entry "Yosai-bachi" at the 24th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition won the "Grand Prize" and the "Japan Kogei Association President's Award". In 1988, he succeeded to the third generation Yasokichi. In 1990, he won the "Grand Prix" at the 90th International Ceramics Exhibition. In 1991, the recommended entry "Sosei" at the 11th Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition won the "Grand Prix Chichibunomiya Cup Award" and was commended by the Minister of Foreign Affairs. In 1993, he received the "Purple Ribbon Medal". In 1997, he won the "10th MOA Okada Award Grand Prize" and was certified as a holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property Saishu (Living National Treasure). In 1998, "Yosai Senmon Tsubo" was collected by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in the United States. In 2003, a commemorative Yosai exhibition was held in Tokyo and Ishikawa. August 26, 2009, passed away. #Living National Treasure #Kutani ware #KUTANI #Third Generation Tokuda Yasokichi #Tokuda Yasokichi #Masahiko Tokuda #Guinomi #Sake vessel #Sake cup