Hekigyoku Tenmoku Tall Sake Cup ORIGIN_Usuki Ware the horsetail plant

the horsetail plant

it looks almost good enough to eat—but be careful not to mistake it for a real sweet

Whether on a special occasion or a quiet evening

it seems to be in a constant state of growth

with tips elegantly extending outward

Hekigyoku Tenmoku Tall Sake Cup ORIGIN_Usuki Ware the horsetail plantA gift from an ancient glaze, emerging like a jewel from the fire. The Hekigyoku Tenmoku Tall Sake Cup is a striking expression of the flame born beauty and depth of tenmoku. Its rich blues and speckled darkness swirl like a celestial body in motion, echoing the elusive forces of the kiln. Named by master ceramicist Dobuchi Yoshiaki as a one of a kind creation, "Hekigyoku" combines heki (blue green) and gyoku (jewel or gem) to capture its radiant