Not for Sale, Kyoto Maki-e Artist Yutaro Shimode, "Waterfall" Lacquer Sake Cup, with Original Box [Yutaro Shimode] Third generation of the Shimode Maki-e Studio. Born in Kyoto in 1955. Doctor of Philosophy (Academic) and a Traditional Craftsman. He has worked on the maki-e for the Shinto ritual furnishings for the Enthronement Ceremony and the Daijosai (Great Thanksgiving Ceremony), as well as the sacred treasures maki-e for the 61st and 62nd Shikinen Sengu (rebuilding of Ise Grand Shrine). At the Kyoto State Guest House, he created the decorative stand "Whispers of Eternity" in the Suimei Room. He was selected for the 14th to 37th Nitten exhibitions 24 times in a row, and has been working independently since then. He has received numerous awards, including the Kyoto Prefectural Award for Excellent Traditional Industrial Technicians. Professor Emeritus at Kyoto Sangyo University. He gave lectures and demonstrations in three European countries as part of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Japan Brand Promotion Project. While focusing on training successors, he is also engaged in lacquer art research, lectures on lacquer and literature, and writing activities. [Size] Diameter: Approximately 6.5cm, Height: Approximately 5.9cm (Please allow for some margin of error)