{"product_id":"p7497","title":"Bizen Imbe Teacup","description":"This is a new Bizen Ibe-yaki yunomi (teacup) fresh from the kiln by Mamoru Taku, a self-confessed and widely recognized clay enthusiast who continues his endless journey of research.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis latest work, fired in October 2024, is a piece categorized as \"Ibe-de,\" in which a clay with a different composition than the base is applied to the surface.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSensei Taku plans his kiln loading with the flow of the fire during firing in mind, and this teacup was positioned to face the flames directly.\u003cbr\u003e\nAs a result, on the front of the piece, the process of natural ash glaze changing into scorched \"goma\" (sesame) ash led to a transformation in the applied Ibe-de clay, resulting in a pale, light blue \"ao-yohen\" (blue kiln transmutation).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFurthermore, the intense flames enveloped and completely covered the body, successfully creating a unique texture where mustard-colored yellow goma blends with the blue kiln transmutation.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe form, built using the coil method to tighten the clay as it rises, is extremely powerful, possessing a presence and dynamism reminiscent of an old Bizen water jar.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBy significantly reducing the amount of applied clay around the foot and the waist, the artist has cleverly allowed the inherent properties of the base clay to emerge, enabling one to enjoy the foot in a manner similar to \"tsuchimise\" (exposing the raw clay).\n\nNo box included (*a paulownia wood box can be crafted separately)\nDiameter 8.7cm x 8.6cm x Height 7.7cm\n\nMamoru Taku was born in Okayama Prefecture in 1952.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe studied the fundamentals of pottery at the Bizen Ceramics Center and honed his skills under Takaaki Kimura starting in 1980.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1983, he built a climbing kiln in what was then Saeki-cho, Wake-gun, and became an independent artist after his first firing in November.\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\nHe specializes in the study of clay and creates a wide range of works including sake vessels, vases, and tea utensils, with a focus on \"hidasuki\" (fire-cord) patterns.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHis work has been selected for numerous exhibitions, including the Japan Traditional Kogei 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":46618183434337,"sku":"7497","price":6380.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7497.jpg?v=1790232804","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p7497","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}