Wakao Kei (若尾経), Japanese, b. 1967

A Celadon Sake Cup (青瓷盃)

Showa Era (1926-1989), Heisei Era (1989-2019) or Reiwa Era (2019-present)

About the work

A refined celadon sake cup by Wakao Kei, featuring a softly lobed rim and elegant, shallow form. The glaze displays a gentle gray-green tone with fine crackle patterns, creating depth and subtle variation across the surface.

The smooth, flowing contours and understated foot give the piece a balanced, modern sensibility while retaining traditional celadon aesthetics. The interior glaze pools slightly, enhancing its translucency and quiet luster.

Complete with original signed wooden box and cloth. In excellent condition.

Dimensions

3.5cm(h) x 8.5cm(w)

Footnote

Wakao Kei (若尾経), born in 1967 in Gifu Prefecture, is a contemporary Japanese ceramic artist and the eldest son of Wakao Toshisada. He initially studied photography, graduating from Nihon University’s College of Art in 1993, before turning to ceramics and completing the Tajimi Ceramic Design Institute in 1995. Since the late 1990s, he has received consistent recognition, including awards at the Asahi Ceramic Exhibition and the International Ceramics Festival Mino. Actively exhibiting in solo and invitational shows nationwide, Wakao is known for works that merge refined form with decorative experimentation, culminating in his receipt of the Grand Prize at the 5th Paramita Ceramic Award Exhibition in 2010.