{"product_id":"p5318","title":"Bizen Hidasuki Jar","description":"This is a Bizen hidaski (fire-cord) vase by Mamoru Taku, a man acknowledged by himself and others as a clay enthusiast who continues his journey of endless research. It is a small decorative vase finished on the potter's wheel, and its size makes it versatile for arranging flowers or simply displaying as is. True to Taku-sensei’s pursuit of beauty that rivals old Bizen ware, it features a rich and vivid hidaski pattern that seems to seep from the surface of the clay, set against a base of crisp, well-fired white clay. While not flashy overall, its deep texture and magnificent hidaski make it an unforgettable and deeply impressive piece.\n\nSigned wooden box (double-slatted lid)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 13.3cm x Diameter 13.3cm x Height 11.6cm\n\nMamoru Taku was born in Okayama Prefecture in 1952.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe studied the basics of pottery at the Bizen Pottery Center, and from 1980, he apprenticed under Takaaki Kimura to refine his skills.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1983, he built a climbing kiln in the then-town of Saeki, Wake District, and held his first firing in November, establishing himself as an independent artist.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1998, he moved his studio to Takebe-cho and built a semi-underground anagama kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecializing in the research of clay, he creates a wide range of works including sake vessels, flower vases, and tea utensils, with a focus on the hidaski technique.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe has been selected for numerous exhibitions, including the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition, the China International Ceramics Exhibition, the Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition, and the Issuikai Ceramic Art Exhibition.","brand":"多久 守","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46617984958561,"sku":"5318","price":18000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/5318.jpg?v=1790230816","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p5318","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}