Facet Rock Cup

Description

I am a facet rock cup. I was born out of a delicate porcelain ceramic. But don’t be fooled by my pristine white exterior. I stand my ground, firm as a rock.

Curator’s Notes

These artisanal handle free cups serve everything from water to wine. The shapes are glazed in a soft white with subtle antiquing (Fuchi-Sabi) on the free-formed rim. Facets run vertically down the straight sides for an added textural element, while enhancing the grip.

Facet Rock Cup was curated by Angélique Chmielewski

Designer/Maker

Maker: Jicon

Designer: Masanori Oji

Specifications

Dimensions: 3.75” (w) x 3.75” (l) x 3.75” (h) or 95mm (w) x 95mm (l) x 95mm (h)

Weight: 0.59 lbs or 0.27 kg

Materials: Porcelain

Details

• Made in Japan
• Debossed Jicon logo on the bottom surface
• Fuchi-sabi hand painted iron base accent on the rim
• The brand name means “porcelain (JI) in modern times (CON)”
• Porcelain is created in the house of IMAMURA of the Touetsugama Kiln, founded 350 years ago
• The Touetsugama Kiln originated in Sasebo City in the Nagasaki prefecture but was redeployed to Arita in the Saga prefecture and succeded by IMAMURA Kenichi XIV
• The kiln makes porcelain pieces for daily life with its traditional white porcelain techniques using Amakusa Touseki (porcelain stone)