{"product_id":"p7393","title":"Bizen pull-out black sake cup","description":"This is a Bizen \"Hikidashi-guro\" (drawn-out black) sake cup by Kazuhiro Mori, who honed his craft by participating in numerous large-kiln projects as the eldest son of the Bizen genius, Togaku Mori.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe piece includes a ceramic biography covering his history up to 2010, suggesting it was created around that time.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis work was fired in the 20-meter kiln, one of the three kilns located in Ushimado.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile it features the black Bizen style created with coated clay—a characteristic technique of the Togaku Mori school—this piece also utilizes the \"hikidashi\" (pull-out) technique, where the work is removed from the kiln during the firing process.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe black slip, which incorporates a small amount of metallic oxide, is incredibly deep and delicate; the pull-out process renders it translucent, resulting in a beauty reminiscent of the finest quality sumi ink.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHowever, the true charm of this work lies hidden within the interior and the base. The carbonized silver coloration pierces through both sides, creating a beautiful, sophisticated hue like that of antique, worn silver that captivates at a single glance.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is an unused item that was purchased new and kept in careful storage ever since.\n\nOriginal signed wooden box (two-way batten)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.3cm x 6.3cm x Height 6.0cm\n\nKazuhiro Mori was born in Okayama Prefecture in 1966 as the eldest son of Togaku Mori.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe graduated from the Kyoto College of Art in 1987 and the Tokyo Glass Art Institute in 1991.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1992, he began studying pottery under his father, Togaku Mori, entering the world of Bizen ware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe subsequently opened his first kiln and became independent in 1995.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe was selected for the Tea Ceremony Molding Exhibition in 1998, and held his debut exhibitions at department stores in Okayama and Hiroshima in 1999 and 2000.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2002, he exhibited at the first Gakuen-kai Exhibition featuring the school of Togaku Mori.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nContinuing his work on the large-kiln projects under Togaku Mori, he participated in the firing and opening of the new 85-meter Sabukaze large kiln in 2015.","brand":"森 一洋","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618137264225,"sku":"7393","price":11000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7393.jpg?v=1790232642","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p7393","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}