A Benikase Hakeme Sake Cup(紅鹿背酒の器)

Showa Era (1926-1989) or Heisei Era (1989-2019)

About the work

This elegant sake vessel by 74th Generation Asahi Hosai reflects the refined sensibility and restrained beauty associated with the historic tradition of Asahi ware. Raised on a tall, balanced foot, the form recalls classical tea ceramics while maintaining a quiet modern presence suited to both display and use.

The vessel is finished in a luminous benikase glaze, enriched by flowing hakeme brushwork in soft pink and cream tones. Delicate tonal gradations and subtle mottled surface effects create a sense of warmth and depth, while the creamy clay body and finely controlled proportions demonstrate the artist’s mastery of traditional Kyoto ceramic aesthetics. The characteristic reddish blushes and finely speckled “kase” surface are achieved through the distinctive raw-glaze firing methods associated with Asahi ware.

The piece is accompanied by its original signed wooden storage box (tomobako) and cloth.

Dimensions

4.7cm(h) x 6.2cm(w)

Footnote

74th Generation Asahi Hosai (1921-2004), born Matsubayashi Toyohiko in Uji, Kyoto, was the eldest son of the 13th Generation Matsubayashi Kosai and hereditary head of the historic Asahi ware kiln. He succeeded to the title in 1943 and continued the refined ceramic traditions of Asahi-yaki, one of the celebrated Enshu Seven Kilns closely associated with Japanese tea culture. Known by the artistic name Yukoan (猶香庵), he developed a distinctive style characterized by elegant forms and subtle surface expression while preserving traditional techniques. His works are especially noted for their warm clay texture and delicate “gohon” blushes, including the softly pink “honoshi” and finely mottled “kase” and “benikase” effects achieved through raw glazing and firing in climbing kilns fueled with split pine wood.

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Furutani Michio (古谷道生), Japanese, 1946–2000

Furutani Michio (古谷道生), Japanese, 1946–2000

Furutani Michio (古谷道生), Japanese, 1946–2000

Furutani Michio (古谷道生), Japanese, 1946–2000

74th Generation Asahi Hosai (七十四代 朝日豊斎), Japanese (1921-2004)

74th Generation Asahi Hosai (七十四代 朝日豊斎), Japanese (1921-2004)

74th Generation Asahi Hosai (七十四代 朝日豊斎), Japanese (1921-2004)

74th Generation Asahi Hosai (七十四代 朝日豊斎), Japanese (1921-2004)

Shibuya Deishi (渋谷泥詩), Japanese (1927–2017)

Shibuya Deishi (渋谷泥詩), Japanese (1927–2017)

Kentaro Kawabata (川端健太郎), Japanese, b. 1976

Kentaro Kawabata (川端健太郎), Japanese, b. 1976

Wakao Toshisada (若尾利貞), Japanese, b.1933

Wakao Toshisada (若尾利貞), Japanese, b.1933

Wakao Kei (若尾経), Japanese, b. 1967

Wakao Kei (若尾経), Japanese, b. 1967

Ryoji Koie (鯉江良二), Japanese, 1938–2020

Ryoji Koie (鯉江良二), Japanese, 1938–2020

Kenji Takenaka (竹中健次), Japanese (b. 1957)

Kenji Takenaka (竹中健次), Japanese (b. 1957)

Kenji Takenaka (竹中健次), Japanese (b. 1957)

Kenji Takenaka (竹中健次), Japanese (b. 1957)

Nobuhito Nakaoka (仲岡信人), Japanese (b. 1977)

Nobuhito Nakaoka (仲岡信人), Japanese (b. 1977)

Isezaki Koichiro (伊勢崎晃一朗), Japanese, b. 1974

Isezaki Koichiro (伊勢崎晃一朗), Japanese, b. 1974

Ryoji Koie (鯉江良二), Japanese, 1938–2020

Ryoji Koie (鯉江良二), Japanese, 1938–2020

Masafumi Yamaguchi (山口正文), Japanese (1941-2018)

Masafumi Yamaguchi (山口正文), Japanese (1941-2018)

Masafumi Yamaguchi (山口正文), Japanese (1941-2018)

Masafumi Yamaguchi (山口正文), Japanese (1941-2018)

Masafumi Yamaguchi (山口正文), Japanese (1941-2018)

Masafumi Yamaguchi (山口正文), Japanese (1941-2018)

Isezaki Jun (伊勢崎淳), Japanese, b. 1936

Isezaki Jun (伊勢崎淳), Japanese, b. 1936

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74th Generation Asahi Hosai (七十四代朝日豊斎), Japanese (1921-2004)

74th Generation Asahi Hosai (七十四代朝日豊斎), Japanese (1921-2004)

74th Generation Asahi Hosai (七十四代朝日豊斎), Japanese (1921-2004)

74th Generation Asahi Hosai (七十四代朝日豊斎), Japanese (1921-2004)