A very rare and unique Seto-yaki art cup by Shigeo Nagae. Set of 3. It came out of my mother's cupboard. At first, I thought it was just a broken cup and was going to throw it away, but then I found similar ones, so I realized it wasn't a broken cup, but a proper one. I searched and found it, and was surprised to find it was a great work of art. It's Seto-yaki, made by an artist, and it's by Shigeo Nagae. Seto-yaki is generally expensive. ♥ On sale 9800 yen ⇒ 8000 yen Shigeo Nagae Profile 1953 Born in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture 1972 Graduated from Aichi Prefectural Seto Ceramic High School 1974 Completed the Ceramic Specialization Course at the same school (first generation) 1997～ Special Part-time Lecturer, Ceramic Specialization Course, same school 2001 Invited to exhibit and judge at the Nyon International Porcelain Triennial, Switzerland 2002～ Member of the International Academy of Ceramics Other: Judge and organizer of the Beer Mug Grand Prix 4, Sapporo City Arts and Culture Foundation "The frog in the well does not know the great sea. However, it knows the depth of the sky." These words of Kanjiro Kawai, "I know the sky," are hung in Shigeo Nagae's atelier in Seto. It is a phrase that captures Nagae's worldview well, and it is understandable that the artist resonates with it. Perhaps there is a landscape that can only be seen by Nagae, who has repeated a series of innovations as a result of research and experimentation, and a deep understanding of the characteristics of porcelain clay and firing. Driven by an insatiable desire for exploration, Nagae's modeling has sometimes changed dramatically over a period of several years. However, Nagae's aesthetic sense and desire for improvement, which flow in the undercurrent, have never changed even a little. Knowing the vast sea is also important. However, the frog that gasps at the starry night sky is the one that truly approaches the universe. I have included photos for reference, as they were on Amazon, so please take a look. I think collectors will definitely be pleased. 《Size》 Diameter: 6cm Height: 5.8cm