A Bizen Black Guinomi

Heisei Era (1989-2019) or Reiwa Era (2019-present)

About the work

A dramatic and highly expressive Bizen Black guinomi (備前黒盃 / ぐい呑) by Toru Ichikawa (市川透), one of contemporary Japan’s most radical and sought-after ceramic artists. Famous for breaking away from the austere minimalism of traditional Bizen firing to create bold, futuristic, and highly tactile works, Ichikawa presents here a thrilling fusion of classical raw clay and vibrant modern expressiveness.

Form & Texture The sake cup is potted in a tall, cylindrical, barrel-like form with a softly swelling midsection that tapers slightly toward a sturdy base. The surface is heavily tactile and richly sculpted, featuring horizontal wheel-cut grooves encircling the lower body.

Glaze & Color Synthesis The exterior showcases Ichikawa's signature, highly glossy black glaze running down over a gritty, dark Bizen clay body. What makes this piece extraordinary is the sudden, volcanic pop of vivid crimson red enamel along with crater-like, bubbly white ash drops scattered across the surface. These fiery red accents resemble molten lava or glowing embers breaking through a charred, dark obsidian landscape, creating a striking contrast between deep metallic shadows and vivid jewel tones.

The overall composition balances heavy, dark architectural weight with dynamic, spontaneous explosions of color, making it an exceptional drinking vessel and a standout contemporary ceramic sculpture.

Dimensions

9cm(h) x 5.9cm(w) x 6cm(d)

Footnote

Toru Ichikawa studied under the renowned Bizen master Ryuichi Kakurezaki from 2011 to 2015 before establishing himself as an independent artist. He is celebrated for his adventurous and innovative approach to Bizen pottery, often employing vibrant colored glazes that contrast with the earthy tradition of Bizen ware. His works bridge modernity and tradition, offering a contemporary reinterpretation of functional ceramic vessels. Ichikawa's pieces have been featured in numerous solo exhibitions and international art fairs, cementing his reputation as one of the most avant-garde ceramic artists in Japan today.

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Toyozo Arakawa (荒川豊蔵), Japanese (1894-1985)

Toyozo Arakawa (荒川豊蔵), Japanese (1894-1985)

Choshun Tenzan (長春天山) b. 1949

Choshun Tenzan (長春天山) b. 1949

Choshun Tenzan (長春天山) b. 1949

Choshun Tenzan (長春天山) b. 1949

Toru Ichikawa (市川透), Japanese (b. 1973)

Toru Ichikawa (市川透), Japanese (b. 1973)

Suzuki Sōji (鈴木爽司), Japanese (b. 1939)

Suzuki Sōji (鈴木爽司), Japanese (b. 1939)

Iraku Uozumi III Yasuhiko (三代魚住為楽 安彦), Japanese, (b. 1937)

Iraku Uozumi III Yasuhiko (三代魚住為楽 安彦), Japanese, (b. 1937)

Saiko Fukuoka (福岡彩子), Japanese (b. 1966)

Saiko Fukuoka (福岡彩子), Japanese (b. 1966)

Yoji Kato (加藤陽児), Japanese (b. 1958)

Yoji Kato (加藤陽児), Japanese (b. 1958)

Hasuda Shugoro (蓮田修吾郎), Japanese (1915-2010)

Hasuda Shugoro (蓮田修吾郎), Japanese (1915-2010)

Goro Kawamoto (河本五郎), Japanese, 1919-1986

Goro Kawamoto (河本五郎), Japanese, 1919-1986

Kato Shunto (加藤舜陶), Japanese, 1916-2005

Kato Shunto (加藤舜陶), Japanese, 1916-2005

Ken Matsuzaki (松崎建), Japanese (b. 1950)

Ken Matsuzaki (松崎建), Japanese (b. 1950)

Kato Shunto (加藤舜陶), Japanese, 1916-2005

Kato Shunto (加藤舜陶), Japanese, 1916-2005

Ono Bakufu (大野麦風), Japanese (1888-1976)

Ono Bakufu (大野麦風), Japanese (1888-1976)

Shiro Banura (番浦史郎), Japanese, 1941-2001

Shiro Banura (番浦史郎), Japanese, 1941-2001

Shuhei Fujioka (藤岡周平), Japanese, b. 1947

Shuhei Fujioka (藤岡周平), Japanese, b. 1947

Koizumi Nizaemon (小泉仁左衛門), Japanese

Koizumi Nizaemon (小泉仁左衛門), Japanese

Tatsuzo Shimaoka (島岡達三), Japanese (1919-2007)

Tatsuzo Shimaoka (島岡達三), Japanese (1919-2007)

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Iraku Uozumi III Yasuhiko (三代魚住為楽安彦), Japanese, (b. 1937)

Iraku Uozumi III Yasuhiko (三代魚住為楽安彦), Japanese, (b. 1937)