Bizen Sake Cup

This is a brand-new Bizen sake cup, fresh from the kiln, by Hisanaga Koide, who has made his long-awaited debut after completing a long apprenticeship under Juro Harada. It features a powerful, shoe-shaped form similar to a flat sake cup; its low, grounding presence commands attention and invites one to sit up straight while using it. The piece is entirely covered in a rich, moss-green "goma" (ash glaze), resulting in a profound finish reminiscent of antique Bizen ware. Yet, amidst that deep, moss-green glaze, a section of the rim reveals a pale blue hue—a testament to the wondrous unpredictability of the kiln firing. (*Please note that there is slight instability, so please be aware of this in advance.) Signed wooden box to follow (please allow some time for shipment)
Diameter 8.9cm x 7.9cm x Height 4.9cm Hisanaga Koide was born in Amagasaki City, Hyogo Prefecture in 1978. He began his apprenticeship under Juro Harada in 1997. In 2011, he became independent and built an anagama climbing kiln in Ushimado-cho, Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture. He fired his first kiln in 2013.