Sculptural Cup & Saucer with Porcelain Crystals and Purple Glaze

A one-of-a-kind ceramic cup and saucer set, hand-carved using traditional Kurinuki technique. The cup is formed from dark stoneware clay, its exterior left unglazed but washed with layers of black underglaze to deepen the surface and heighten the contrast with the porcelain crystals. Inside, a deep, satin purple glaze finish, creating a striking visual and tactile contrast. Porcelain crystal forms emerge from one side of the cup – suggestive of a handle, but deliberately incomplete. Each crystal is individually sculpted and attached to the cup and finished with a studio pink glaze. It was then hand embellished with 24k gold lustre at the base, and a subtle mother of pearl luminescence. This is a tactile piece, made to be held gently in both hands. The crystals are decorative and not intended as a handle. The accompanying sculptural saucer has a carved, raw edge that evokes natural rock, with a cluster of porcelain crystals adorning one side. A satin, deep purple glaze marks the cup’s resting place at its centre. Each piece is fired three times, including a final lustre firing to seal the gold and pearl finishes – a slow, deliberate process that reflects the intention behind every detail. More than a vessel, this is functional art, created to bring stillness, light and meaning into everyday ritual, whether used or displayed. This listing is for one cup and saucer, the final image is for illustrative  purposes only and the cup in this listing is the central cup in the photo. Hand wash only.