Bizen ware sake cup

This sake cup is the work of Shusaku Taku, who transforms the daily inspirations of his life into form, using Bizen ware that has matured alongside the continuous activities of people throughout history. The fine textures and flow of the clay, created through the coil-building technique, give the piece a dynamic sense of movement, and when held, it feels as though it becomes one with your palm, as if you were gripping the raw clay itself. This piece features the "matte black" surface that Shusaku intends to focus on in his future work, and its non-glossy black skin possesses an allure that draws you in. The "goma" (ash glaze) in the interior is also beautifully matte, but the shoulder has a slight sheen to the goma, which sparkles like a brilliant star—it is truly wonderful.

Interview with Shusaku Taku Signed wooden box to be provided at a later date (please allow some time for shipping).
Diameter 7.3cm x Diameter 7.2cm x Height 5.8cm Shusaku Taku was born in 1980 as the eldest son of Mamoru Taku. In 2001, he graduated from the Saga Prefectural Arita College of Ceramics and began his apprenticeship under his father. In 2002, he received the Okayama Prefectural Board of Education Superintendent's Award at the Japan Traditional Crafts Chugoku Branch Exhibition. In 2004, he won the Excellence Award at the Tanabe Art Museum Tea Ceremony Modeling Exhibition. In addition, his work has been selected for the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition and the Japan Traditional Crafts Chugoku Branch Exhibition.