Sake Cup 1834 - 1866

tree

circular oval feature

decorative element

egg art

3d printed part

asian-art

jewelry design

flower

japan

stoneware

ceramic

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

disk design

This Japanese sake cup, or *sakazuki*, made between 1834 and 1866, is a striking example of *maki-e* lacquerware, a decorative technique using gold powder. Crafted by the artist Shomosai, the cup features a vibrant red base with a gold-inlaid design of a flowing stream, rocks, and trees. This intricate and elegant design evokes the beauty of the Japanese natural landscape. The *sakazuki* is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.