Sky plate the Rahou Cup Series stands

the Rahou Cup Series stands as a testament to the artist’s mastery of form

97g Diameter 7 xH 4

The continuation of the spirals from base to neck

5cm x13cm x 20cm

organic expression—each cup a unique harmony of fire

Sky plate the Rahou Cup Series standsThough simple in form, this piece exhibits Toshiaki's extraordinary technique. To create such a balanced and subtle shape requires a mastery of the potter's wheel as well as an understanding of how firing will affect the overall form of the piece. The bluish gray line which cuts across the middle of the piece was a serendipitous addition, and the layering of brown, blue and black evokes an image of earth meeting sky meeting space. Where the sky meets