Bizen Sake Cup

This Bizen-yaki sake cup was crafted by Takahiro Hosokawa, an artist who continues to walk the same path as his grandfather, the master artisan Eiraku Takemura, from whom he drew his inspiration. It is a substantial piece that feels as though it were carved out of solid rock, possessing an overwhelming presence even when cradled in the palm of your hand. The firing is equally profound, featuring a skin that blends Bizen's characteristic brownish hues with hints of shiso-red, further accentuated by a remarkably rich hidasuki (fire cord) pattern. The coarse clay is used boldly without much blending, resulting in a marbled effect in certain areas due to the variations in soil composition. Paper box (Please contact us if you would like a paulownia box, and we will provide a quote.)
Diameter 7.5cm × Diameter 7.4cm × Height 5.4cm Takahiro Hosokawa was born in Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture, in 1979. He completed his studies at the Bizen Pottery Center in 1999 and apprenticed under his grandfather, Eiraku Takemura. He established his own studio in 2000.