{"product_id":"p7517","title":"Bizen Imbe Sake Cup","description":"This is a newly fired Bizen Ibe-de sake cup by Mamoru Taku, a self-confessed and widely recognized enthusiast of clay who continues his journey of endless research.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis latest work was just removed from the kiln in October 2024. It is a piece that falls under the category of \"Ibe-de,\" in which the surface is coated with a clay different in composition from the body.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMr. Taku packs his kiln with careful consideration for the flow of fire during firing; he positions the pieces so that the flames linger and touch only the upper portions, resulting in a distinct separation between the \"Goma\" (sesame) glaze on the top and the \"Ibe-de\" black on the bottom.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nOn the upper portion, the naturally occurring glaze has adhered generously and transformed into a yellow sesame pattern with a pale blue hue, while finer ash particles have settled into the interior, creating a smooth mustard-colored yellow sesame finish.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFrom the rim downward, one can enjoy the lustrous black of the Ibe-de, which is fascinating for the subtle gradations created by the consistency of the applied clay and the intensity of the flames.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAround the foot and waist, the amount of applied clay has been significantly reduced, a technique designed to bring out the inherent qualities of the base clay, allowing one to enjoy the foot in a manner similar to \"tsuchimise\" (exposing the raw clay).\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-san)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.1cm × 7.0cm × Height 5.2cm\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 as an apprentice to 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 became an independent artist after his first firing in November.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1998, he relocated his studio to Takebe-cho and built a semi-underground anagama kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe excels in the study of clay and creates a wide range of works, including sake vessels, flower vases, and tea utensils, with a focus on Hidasuki (fire-cord) techniques.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe has been selected for numerous exhibitions, including the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition, the China International Ceramic Exhibition, the Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition, and the Issuikai Ceramic Art Exhibition.","brand":"多久 守","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618188349537,"sku":"7517","price":16500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7517.jpg?v=1790232835","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p7517","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}