A Shuki sake set by Ichikawa Toru, consisting of a Katakuchi and a Guinomi Cup. Titled “Etsu” (“Delight”), the set carries a celebratory presence befitting festive occasions. Each time the katakuchi is tilted to pour, its surface catches the light and shimmers beautifully—one of Ichikawa’s signature charms. Created in 2025, the set was received directly from the artist late last autumn and is in excellent condition. The katakuchi measures 15.5 × 12.1 x 11.8 cm (6 1/8 × 4 3/4 × 4 5/8 inches), and the guinomi 7.6 x 8.2 cm (3 × 3 1/4 inches). Both pieces come housed in the original signed wooden box.
Ichikawa Toru was born in Tokyo in 1973. In 2015 he established his current studio in Bizen after 4 years of apprenticeship under another Bizen Outsider, Kakurezaki Ryuichi. He has since developed quite a following, with his shows selling out often within hours.
