{"product_id":"p5942","title":"Bizen Hidasuki Sake Cup","description":"This Bizen Hidasuki sake cup is by Mamoru Taku, a self-proclaimed and widely recognized clay enthusiast who continues his endless journey of research.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTrue to his style of centering his production around Hidasuki, Taku-sensei masterfully expresses the flavor of the Hiyose-style Hidasuki, which symbolizes modern Bizen.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe rows of Hidasuki-fired works lined up in his studio all feature different shades of Hidasuki, a breathtaking repertoire that can only be achieved by Taku-sensei, whose passion for research and love of clay are unmatched.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAmong them, this Hidasuki sake cup caught my eye, as its finish is somewhat unusual for Taku-sensei, who typically aims for works in the style of ancient Bizen.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece possesses a rustic charm, with its reddish-purple or bluish-gray clay reminiscent of the Hidasuki works fired in climbing kilns during the \"To\" period—the era when Toyo Kaneshige-sensei was designated as a Living National Treasure—and a rich, vermilion-like Hidasuki pattern.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFurthermore, the coiling technique used to raise the body creates ridges in the clay just below the rim, resembling the wrinkles of fabric; this further enhances the rich, dense atmosphere of the Hidasuki, resulting in a piece that is truly irresistible for any Hidasuki lover.\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-san)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.4cm x 6.3cm x Height 5.3cm\n\nMamoru Taku was born in Okayama Prefecture in 1952.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe studied the fundamentals of pottery at the Bizen Ceramic Center and honed his skills under Takaaki Kimura starting in 1980.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1983, he built a climbing kiln in the former Saeki-cho, Wake-gun, and launched 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, vases, and tea utensils, with a primary focus on Hidasuki.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe has been selected numerous times for the Japan Traditional Kogei Exhibition, the China International Ceramic Exhibition, the Asahi Ceramic Exhibition, and the Issuikai Ceramic Exhibition.","brand":"多久 守","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618018709601,"sku":"5942","price":16500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/5942.jpg?v=1790231173","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p5942","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}