Bizen rice bowl

This rice bowl is the work of Takeshi Kugo, who trained at the prestigious Kaneshige Ritoen kiln and holds a motto of crafting pieces that align with the user's perspective. With just the right angle and a construction that feels slightly thinner than it looks, it is lightweight, easy to hold, and very comfortable to use. Thanks to the "kasane-yaki" (stacked firing) technique, you can enjoy two distinct types of clay texture: the astringent shiso-colored clay and the silver-toned hidasuki (fire-cord) markings, which can be compared and appreciated after finishing your meal. The slightly textured surface prevents rice from sticking, offering the pleasure of "breaking in" the piece and watching it soften with continued use. (Please note that there is a slight wobble.) Paper box
Diameter 12.3cm x 12.2cm x Height 6.4cm After graduating from high school, Takeshi Kugo joined the Kaneshige Ritoen kiln, where he studied under Riemon Kaneshige and mastered the fundamentals of Bizen ware. He built his own climbing kiln and launched his first firing in 2000, the same year he held his first solo exhibition in Okayama. He has held group exhibitions in Yokohama and Tokyo, and has also exhibited in the Sarutori Pottery Exhibition featuring young artists born in 1968. He has received numerous awards, including selections for the Tea Ceremony Molding Exhibition and the Japan Kōgei Association branch exhibitions.