Bizen Beer Mug

This beer mug by Shusaku Taku is crafted by taking Bizen ware—a ceramic tradition that has matured alongside the continuous activities of people over centuries—and using the various inspirations of daily life as a catalyst for his forms. It is a stylish beer vessel featuring accents created by cuts made with a spatula after wheel-throwing. The slightly thicker build provides a substantial feel in the hand, and the tactile quality of the cut sections gives it a distinct presence. The rim is finished perfectly flat, complementing the oval silhouette. One side is graced by yellow sesame-like ash glazes (yo-goma), while the other is dominated by a caramel-brown earthiness derived from the iron seeping out of the clay, showcasing the fascinating variations of unglazed wood-fired pottery.

Interview with Shusaku Taku No box included
Diameter 8.5cm x 8.2cm x Height 14.8cm Shusaku Taku was born in 1980 as the eldest son of Mamoru Taku. In 2001, he graduated from the Arita College of Ceramics in Saga Prefecture and began his training under his father. In 2002, he received the Okayama Prefectural Board of Education Superintendent's Award at the Japan Traditional Kogei Chugoku Branch Exhibition. In 2004, he won the Excellence Award at the Tanabe Art Museum Tea Ceremony Modeling Exhibition. He has also been selected for the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition and the Japan Traditional Kogei Chugoku Branch Exhibition.