Heki-Yu Mug by Kōichi Iinuma

From his ___heki-yu__þ series of tableware, K_�ichi Iinuma here adds a handle to his cup form to create a special kind of mug. The colour shade heki in Japanese refers to a beautiful blue-green created geologically, or by nature. The depth of the naturally created blues in Iinuma__þs glazes shows both his skill as a potter, and the potential within ceramics. He has added dots of gold with his brush to add to overall sense of richness.

Size: 8.5cm x 12.5cm x Height 10.5cm

Weight: 260g

As each is handmade, there can be variations between each piece.

About K_�ichi Iinuma

K_�ichi Iinuma is a potter who works in bright textures. After receiving his early ceramic education apprenticed to the master potter K_�ji Arata in Kasama from 1999, Iinuma established his own kiln in the town five years later. From here he makes work that is bold and distinctive.

A regular in important ceramic prize award categories, Iinuma__þs work for galleries and exhibitions is frequently in an imposing series of metallic shades. For the table, he can often prefer striking blues and blueish greens.

Iinuma__þs tableware brings an almost glass-like texture to clay. Onto this rich blue surface he adds pattern work and accents of gold and silver. The result is a rare sense of luxury brought to Japanese forms.