{"product_id":"p7562","title":"Bizen Hidasuki Cup \u0026 Saucer","description":"This Bizen Hidasuki cup and saucer is by Mamoru Taku, an acclaimed clay enthusiast who continues his endless journey of research.\u003cbr\u003e\nFresh from the kiln in October 2024, this piece features a remarkably sophisticated \"Hidasuki\" (fire-cord) pattern, signature to Taku-sensei, who places this technique at the very heart of his work.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe array of Hidasuki pieces lined up in his studio each display unique color variations—a stunning repertoire only achievable by a researcher as dedicated to clay as Taku-sensei.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTrue to his nature of pouring his heart into clay research to expertly draw out its characteristics, this piece showcases beautiful fire-cords set against a bluish-grey clay surface.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe handle is crafted by twisting together about five different types of clay, creating a unique marble pattern visible upon close inspection due to the varying compositions.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nReflecting Taku-sensei's passion for tableware, which matches his devotion to vases and tea ceramics, this is an elegant set that masterfully recreates the Hidasuki of ancient Bizen ware.\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nCup: Diameter 11.3cm x 8.3cm x Height 6.7cm\u003cbr\u003e\nSaucer: Diameter 13.3cm x 13.2cm x Height 1.8cm\n\nMamoru Taku was born in Okayama Prefecture in 1952.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe studied the basics of pottery at the Bizen Ceramic Art Center, and from 1980, honed his skills as an apprentice to Takaaki Kimura.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1983, he built a climbing kiln in what was then Saeki-cho, Wake-gun, and launched his career as an independent artist with his first firing in November.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1998, he relocated 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, flower vases, and tea utensils, with Hidasuki as his fundamental technique.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe has been selected for numerous exhibitions, including the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition, the China International Ceramic Art Exhibition, the Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition, and the Issuikai Ceramic Art Exhibition.","brand":"多久 守","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618319618145,"sku":"7562","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7562.jpg?v=1790235010","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p7562","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}