{"product_id":"p6109","title":"Bizen Hidasuki sake cup","description":"This is a Bizen Hidasuki sake cup by the prodigious talent Harada Shuroku, who was said to be a \"prodigy to be feared\" and studied old Bizen pottery alongside the great Bizen authority, Matasaburo Katsura.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece is from one of the final kilns fired by Harada himself. Unlike the graceful image typically associated with Hidasuki works, this sake cup is characterized by an exceptionally hard, high-fired finish.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFired in a spot within the anagama (tunnel kiln) shielded from direct flames, the piece features a white surface with a slight blue tint, accented by Hidasuki markings that have been fired to a deep crimson.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe rim shows traces of fine, scattered sesame (fly ash) glaze caused by infiltrating hot air, and the straw used for the Hidasuki technique has left wax-resist-like impressions, providing an intriguing accent.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe bold, coil-built form typical of Harada’s style and his signature *tsuke-kodai* (applied foot) are masterful. Despite its sense of gravitas, it does not feel overly heavy for a sake vessel; the smooth texture and the comfortable grip provided by the waisted body make it a pleasure to hold.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThere is slight wobbling due to the shape of the foot, but it poses no issues for use.\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-san) included.\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.5cm × 7.5cm × Height 6.1cm\n\nHarada Shuroku was born in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture, in 1941.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter graduating from Meiji University and working for a company, he began pottery in around 1969.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1971, he built a small tunnel kiln, and the following year, he built a climbing kiln to begin his career as a potter in earnest.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFrom 1975, under the guidance of ancient Bizen researcher Matasaburo Katsura, he visited old kiln sites to study ancient Bizen pottery.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1991, he built a tunnel kiln on Amidayama in Ushimado.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe was particularly renowned for his *suribachi* (grinding bowls) and produced vases, tea wares, and sake vessels primarily through coiling, supplemented by some wheel-thrown techniques.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe held solo exhibitions throughout Japan, including in Tokyo and Osaka.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1983, he held a joint exhibition at the National Museum of Ethnology in Australia with Fushina-ware master Kenji Funaki.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2000, he received the Japan Ceramic Society Award.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2002, his work was exhibited at and acquired by the Museum of Modern Ceramic Art, Gifu, to commemorate its opening.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2005, his works were acquired by the New Orleans Museum of Art in the United States.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe passed away in 2024.","brand":"原田拾六","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618031390817,"sku":"6109","price":66000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6109.jpg?v=1790231286","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p6109","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}