{"product_id":"arita-ware-kirameki-coffee-cup-saucer-by-kusuo-baba","title":"Arita Ware “Kirameki” Coffee Cup \u0026 Saucer by Kusuo Baba","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA one-of-a-kind coffee cup and saucer titled “Kirameki” (Radiance), created by Kusuo Baba of the renowned Shinemon Kiln in Arita.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe piece is finished with a luminous glaze in warm tea-golden tones, capturing a soft brilliance reminiscent of sunlight. The surface reveals delicate variations in colour, depth, and texture, creating a shimmering effect that changes subtly under different light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eShinemon Kiln is widely known for its mastery of the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eyohen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e technique - a process where the glaze transforms unpredictably inside the kiln. During firing, heat, minerals, and atmosphere interact in ways that cannot be fully controlled, allowing nature to play a role in shaping the final result. Because of this, each piece develops its own unique pattern and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirameki glaze\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e explores this beautiful unpredictability, producing layered tones and subtle radiance across the surface. It is a piece that continues to reveal new details each time you hold it, turning a simple cup of coffee into a quiet moment of appreciation for the craft itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eI still remember the moment I first saw this piece in Japan. It caught my eye immediately. To be honest, I hesitated for quite some time because of the price, but I kept finding myself walking back to look at it again and again. There was something about the glow of the glaze that I simply could not forget. In the end, I realised I would regret leaving it behind more than bringing it home. It is one of those rare pieces that feels both elegant and alive, and I am very happy to be able to share it here.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003ePotter Profile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKusuo Baba\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eSecond-generation head of \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003eShinemon Kiln\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eMember of Nitten (Japan Fine Arts Exhibition)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eCouncilor of the Japan Contemporary Arts and Crafts Association\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eVice President of the Saga Prefecture Ceramic Association\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eDirector of the Saga Art Association\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eKusuo Baba continues the traditions of Arita ware while creating works that resonate with contemporary sensibilities. His practice focuses on the \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eyohen glazing technique\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, where careful control of materials and firing allows natural kiln transformations to emerge, producing surfaces that feel both mysterious and expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity: 1 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCup size: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLength: 10.8cm \/ Width: 8.5cm \/ Height: 7.4cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaucer size: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWidth: 15.3cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollection: Arita Ware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Porcelain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Japan \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare: Handwash \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDue to lighting and screen variations, colours may appear slightly different from the photos. We have made every effort to present the piece as true to life as possible.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yorokobi Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53109235384627,"sku":null,"price":520.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/6839\/7107\/files\/AritaWareKiramekiCoffeeCup_SaucerbyKusuoBaba1.jpg?v=1772689332","url":"https:\/\/www.yorokobi.com.au\/products\/arita-ware-kirameki-coffee-cup-saucer-by-kusuo-baba","provider":"Yorokobi Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}