Anagama No.38 - White Sake Cup - Wide

Keisuke Iwata

• Introduction

  I am Anagama No.38 White Sake Cup. Glazed, uniquely tinted, and a little fire-kissed. Sip with me, and you’ll feel the heat that shaped me.
  

   

• Curator's Notes 

  We’re truly captivated by this White Sake Cup. With its unique shade of white tinged with green, this cup glows with a rare, ethereal quality, and a color that is hard to describe. Unlike many of Iwata-san’s Anagama pieces, this one is glazed, giving it a subtle luminosity that emerges beautifully through the kiln’s firing process. The textures are mesmerizing—gentle ash deposits and natural markings that add depth and character. Like a chawan, the sake cup holds a special place in Japanese ceramics, often becoming a piece for daily use that connects deeply with its owner. This cup, while simple, feels as though it’s meant for those personal, reflective moments, making it an extraordinary choice for any quiet ritual. 

  Anagama No.38 - White Sake Cup - Wide was curated by Angélique Chmielewski

   

• Designer/Maker 

  Artist: Keisuke Iwata

   

   

• Specifications

  Dimensions: 

  2.8" (w) x 2.6" (l) 2.3" (h) or 71mm (w) x 66mm (l) x 58mm (h)
  

   

  Weight: 

  0.2 lbs or 0.1 kg

   

  Materials: 

  Ceramic

   

• Details
  • One-of-a-kind sake cup handmade by Keisuke Iwata in Fukuoka, Japan
  • An Anagama fired piece
  • The surface varies in tone and texture
  • Rim is uneven and unique to its handcrafted nature
  • Created using an ancient Japanese ceramic technique that involves an Anagama woodfired kiln, fired in a ceremonial process by Keisuke Iwata 
  • Anagama works are each unique to the clay's own intimate interactions with the flames and ash
    
  • Handwash recommended
• Return Policy
  Returns or Exchanges may be done within 14 days from purchase date. We kindly ask that all valid returns must be in unused condition with attached tags and packaging. Nalata Nalata will not accept any returned merchandise without prior written communication and valid Return Authorization Number. Upon inspection and approval, Exchange or Store Credit will be provided, No Refunds. All sale items and discounted merchandise are Final Sale and cannot be returned. Read More