Bizen sake bottle

This sake flask is the work of Shusaku Taku, an artist who shapes his pieces by fermenting the various inspirations of daily life, drawing on the maturity of Bizen ware—a craft that has developed alongside the unbroken history of human activity. The clean, refined form achieved through wheel-throwing offers a different charm than hand-built pieces, resulting in a vessel that is both light and easy to use. The *goma* (ash glaze) covering the entire surface shifts in character, with a vibrant yellow *ki-goma* dominating one side and a stony grey *kase-goma* on the other. In the center, there is a crystalline formation that looks as if glass has been fused onto the surface, creating a rare scene formed by ash dripping down like dew inside the kiln during firing.

Interview with Shusaku Taku Signed wooden box to be provided later (please allow some time for delivery)
Rim diameter 4.1cm x Body diameter 9.3cm x 9.3cm x Height 13.0cm, Capacity approx. 430cc 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 Museum of Art's Tea Ceremony Molding Exhibition. He has also been selected for inclusion in the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition and the Japan Traditional Crafts Chugoku Branch Exhibition.