Hello everyone. Today, I would like to introduce a Bizen hidasuki (fire-cord) square sake server featuring pine, bamboo, and plum motifs, which is a masterful work created by Toyo-sensei when he was in his 40s.
The period when he was in his 40s was a turning point in Toyo-sensei's pottery career.
It was a time when he felt deadlocked by the Bizen ware focused on intricate crafts that he had been making until then,
and it also marked his fateful encounter with Handei Kawakita, which led to the formation of the Kara-hine Society.
It is no exaggeration to say that this was a period of tumultuous change.
This piece was created during that time in his 40s and boasts a very high level of perfection as a craft item.
The brilliant vermilion hidasuki marks against the steel-like texture and color of the surface are magnificent.
The body, which is carved into a square shape yet utilizes curves beautifully, along with the accentuating pine, bamboo, and plum motifs, is very stylish.
The playful spirit often seen in Toyo-sensei's work can be clearly detected in this piece as well.
The thin, supple form, characteristic of Toyo-sensei, who was technically outstanding, is truly remarkable.
The spout, which carries a sense of tension as sharp as the tip of a sword, is particularly worth seeing.
When you hold it in your hands, it feels light and airy—just as you would expect from its "surprisingly light" reputation.
It is currently on display in our shop, so please come and see it for yourself.
For inquiries regarding detailed photographs and dimensions of the work, please contact us at the details below.
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