{"product_id":"p7557","title":"Bizen Hidasuki Cup \u0026 Saucer","description":"This is a newly fired Bizen Hidasuki cup \u0026amp; saucer by Mamoru Taku, a self-proclaimed and widely recognized \"clay enthusiast\" who continues his never-ending journey of research.\u003cbr\u003e\nFresh from the kiln as of October 2024, this latest piece features a sophisticated, intensely refined Hidasuki (fire-cord) pattern, true to the style of Taku-sensei, who places this technique at the heart of his creative process.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nEvery single piece of Hidasuki-fired work lined up in his studio features a unique hue, a breathtaking repertoire achievable only by Taku-sensei, with his deep passion for research and expertise in clay.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTrue to his character—someone who pours his heart and soul into studying clay and skillfully draws out its natural properties—this piece features a matte, brownish-tan clay body draped with a refined, dark-brown Hidasuki pattern.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFor the cup, Taku-sensei collected about five different types of clay and molded them without blending them completely, resulting in a unique marbled pattern on the interior created by the differences in their components.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWith the same passion for creating tableware as he has for vases and tea ceremony ceramics, Taku-sensei has crafted a refined set that brilliantly recreates the aesthetic of antique Bizen Hidasuki.\u003cbr\u003e\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nCup: Diameter 10.5cm x 7.4cm x Height 7.2cm\u003cbr\u003e\nSaucer: Diameter 12.8cm x 12.7cm x Height 1.9cm\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 before becoming an apprentice to Takaaki Kimura in 1980 to refine his techniques.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1983, he built his own climbing kiln in the then-town of Saeki, Wake District, 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, where he built a semi-underground anagama (tunnel 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 for numerous exhibitions, including the Japan Traditional Crafts 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":46618319585377,"sku":"7557","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7557.jpg?v=1790235008","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p7557","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}