Sake cup (guinomi) 2011

Imaizumi Takeshi’s 2011 Sake cup (guinomi) is a beautiful example of Japanese ceramics. The cup is made of black clay and has a simple, elegant form. The cup is small, measuring only 1 3/4 × 3 1/2 × 3 1/2 in (4.45 × 8.89 × 8.89 cm). It is a traditional form of Japanese pottery, often used for drinking sake. The cup's simple, functional design is typical of Japanese aesthetics. The cup is a part of the Minneapolis Institute of Art's collection.