I am a Shinogi Container. There are many beautiful facets to life, I can barely contain myself.

Curator's Notes 

Each soft groove of this sake container was carved by hand with the aid of a diamond rotary cutter. While running your fingers over the texture, you can almost sense the motion of the blade scooping into the surface to create each facet. Afterwards, the piece is polished on the interior for a smooth shiny surface and buffed on the exterior for a contrasting matte effect. The time intensive process is felt in the texture. The blueish smoke-hued glass catches light and refracts like a precious gem. This container can be used to store tableware, tea or other small household objects.

Shinogi Container was curated by Angélique Chmielewski

Designer/Maker 

Maker: factory zoomer

Designer: Kazumi Tsuji

Specifications

Dimensions: 

6.3” (w) x 6.3" (l)  x 3.5" (h) or  160mm (w) x 160mm (l)  x 89mm (h)

Weight: 

2.3 lb or 1.0 kg

Materials: Glass

Details

• Handmade in Kanazawa, Japan
• Mouth-blown
• Each piece comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by the artisan, Kazumi Tsuji
• Facets were carved by hand
• Each glass has handmade characteristics that are unique
• Slight variations in form, pattern and opacity may occur, including natural irregularities in the glass
• Hand wash only