Bizen Beer Mug

This Bizen beer cup was created by Kosuke Yashiro, an artist who spent his formative years working toward the dream of practicing Bizen pottery in the town of Imbe, and who finally debuted after successfully building his long-awaited kiln there. This piece is a quintessential Bizen creation, reflecting the spirit of an artist who was born and raised in Imbe, fell in love with the works of the many potters who lived and died there, and dedicated his life to Bizen ware. It features the rich, mellow texture of the clay characteristic of Yashiro’s work, covered in a beautifully melted yellow sesame glaze (*kigo-ma*). The clay, clearly prepared with great care, blossoms brilliantly through meticulous kiln firing, resulting in a unique color palette of layered shiso-red, orange, and brown hues. While the base rises into a gentle hexagonal shape, the rim is hand-molded to avoid a forced appearance, skillfully diffusing the sense of intentional design. Paper box
Diameter 7.7cm × Diameter 7.5cm × Height 11.4cm Kosuke Yashiro was born in Sapporo, Hokkaido in 1979. Around 2000, he began his apprenticeship under various potters and studios in Imbe, Bizen City. He built his own kiln and became an independent artist in September 2016.