This is a guinomi (sake cup) made by the third generation Tokuda Yasokichi, a Living National Treasure. Size: Approximately 3.5cm in height / Approximately 7cm in diameter Accessories: Wooden box, cloth, ceramic history Condition: Unused, so there are no noticeable scratches, and it appears to be in very good condition. The blue gradation is very beautiful. ~Tokuda Yasokichi~ Born in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture in 1933. In 1953, he learned the essence of Kutani ware overglaze enamel from the first generation Yasokichi, and studied contemporary ceramics under his father, the second generation Yasokichi. In 1967, he entered the study of Ko-Kutani, taking the opportunity of planning the "Ko-Kutani Kotoki Exhibition" which displayed works such as Ko-Kutani, Yoshida-ya, and Aoya, and repeatedly devised ways to bring the beauty of the glaze of "Ao-de Ko-Kutani" to the present day. In 1971, his first entry, "Saien Hachi" (Colored Glaze Bowl), in the 18th Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition won the "Excellence Award" and the "NHK Chairman's Award". In 1977, his entry "Yosai Hachi" (Luminous Color Bowl) in the 24th Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition won the "Grand Prize" and the "Japan Kogei Association President's Award". In 1988, he succeeded to the name of the third generation Yasokichi. In 1990, he won the "Grand Prix" at the 90th International Ceramics Exhibition. In 1991, his recommended entry "Sosei" (Creation) in the 11th Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition won the "Grand Prix, Chichibunomiya Cup Award" and was commended by the Minister for Foreign Affairs. In 1993, he received the "Purple Ribbon Medal". In 1997, he won the "10th MOA Okada Award Grand Prize" and was designated as a Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property (Living National Treasure) for Saiyu (Colored Glaze). In 1998, "Yosai Senmon Tsubo" (Luminous Color Line Pattern Vase) was acquired by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in the United States. In 2003, he held a commemorative Yosai Exhibition for his 70th birthday in Tokyo and Ishikawa. Died on August 26, 2009. #LivingNationalTreasure #KutaniWare #KUTANI #ThirdGenerationTokudaYasokichi #TokudaYasokichi #MasahikoTokuda #Guinomi #SakeVessel #SakeCup