Bizen tea cup

A new Bizen teacup by Hisanaga Koide, who has made his long-awaited debut after completing a lengthy apprenticeship under Juro Harada. It features a delicate earthen texture that catches the eye amidst a powerful firing, showcasing a style that inherits both the boldness and the delicacy of his master. Beyond the firing and texture, the piece skillfully expresses boldness and delicacy, as well as stillness and motion, in its very form, highlighted by the strong wheel marks created through hand-coiling and a impressively carved foot. Though thick and impactful, the piece is not overly heavy, offering both ease of use and the signature durability of Bizen ware to enrich your daily life. Signed wooden box (shiho-san) included
Diameter 8.2cm x Diameter 7.9cm x Height 9.0cm Hisanaga Koide was born in Amagasaki City, Hyogo Prefecture, in 1978. He began his apprenticeship under Juro Harada in 1997. He went independent in 2011, building an ascending kiln in Ushimado-cho, Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture. He fired his first kiln in 2013.