Bizen Tokkuri

These newly kiln-fired Bizen sake bottles (tokkuri) by Shusaku Taku are shaped by the daily inspirations he ferments within himself, honoring the Bizen pottery tradition that has matured alongside the continuous activities of people throughout history. True to Taku-sensei’s style of carefully crafting each piece to resonate with the recipient, this sake bottle is meticulously detailed down to the finest points. After being thrown on the wheel, it was shaped into a triangular form, with the edges carefully refined using a spatula to create a truly impressive silhouette. The "kase-goma" (matte ash glaze) that densely covers the entire piece is incredibly fine, and combined with the deep, somber green hues, it resembles the bark of a tree—it is truly wondrous to think that this was born from earth and fire. Signed wooden box to follow
Rim 3.6cm x Body Diameter 8.9cm x Body Diameter 8.8cm x Height 13.4cm, Capacity approx. 330cc Shusaku Taku was born in 1980 as the eldest son of Mamoru Taku. He graduated from the Saga Prefectural Arita College of Ceramics in 2001 and began his apprenticeship under his father. In 2002, he received the Okayama Prefectural Board of Education Superintendent's Award at the Japan Kōgei Association Chugoku Branch Exhibition. In 2004, he received an Excellence Award at the Tanabe Museum of Art's Tea Ceremony Molding Exhibition. He has also been selected for the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition and the Japan Kōgei Association Chugoku Branch Exhibition.