Kurinuki Ceramic Cup & Saucer with 24k Gold Porcelain Crystals

Sculptural ceramic cup & saucer with 24k gold porcelain crystals. This one-of-a-kind ceramic cup and saucer set is hand carved from dark stoneware using the kurinuki technique, known for its raw, subtractive sculpting process. The cup’s form is gently rounded, offering a softer silhouette that contrasts with the angular geometry of the porcelain crystal embellishments. The exterior is left unglazed, but finished with a hand applied black underglaze wash to deepen its tone and enhance the contrast with the crystal forms. The interior is coated in a rich, glossy teal glaze, creating a striking visual shift between the inner and outer surfaces. Porcelain crystals emerge from one side of the cup and are entirely coated in 24k gold lustre, catching and reflecting the light with vivid brilliance. The matching saucer features a deep teal glazed surface with a carved, raw-edged black rim and a cluster of fully 24k gold coated crystals on one edge. When the cup rests on the saucer, the visual tension between black, gold and teal is bold and captivating. Designed to be cupped gently in both hands, this piece invites slow, intentional use – or quiet admiration. The crystals are sculptural and should not be used as a handle. Fired three times, including a final lustre firing to seal the gold to the porcelain crystals, this piece is crafted with time, patience and care. More than a cup, this is functional ceramic art, created to bring light, contrast and presence into daily ritual – whether used or displayed. I forgot to photograph the underside of the cup and saucer, but I have carved my signature under both. Hand wash only.