{"product_id":"p7566","title":"Two Bizen ware bowls","description":"This is a new Bizen tea bowl by Mamoru Taku, a man both he and others recognize as a clay enthusiast who continues his endless journey of research.\u003cbr\u003e\n\nThis latest work was just removed from the kiln in October 2024 and was fired in a spot where the flames raced toward the back of the kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n\nMr. Taku packs the kiln with the flow of the flames during firing in mind, positioning the pieces so that the flames sweep across the upper sections, such as near the rim, while the lower body remains relatively sheltered from the direct fire.\u003cbr\u003e\n\nAs a result, a \"kase-goma\" (dry, crusty ash glaze) forms on the top as the natural ash glaze rushes over it, while the lower section experiences a steaming effect that creates an amber-colored kiln transformation (yohen).\u003cbr\u003e\n\nConversely, in the interior, fine natural ash glaze slowly accumulated, resulting in a smooth yellow sesame-like glaze pooling at the bottom, topped by droplets of natural glaze that fell from the kiln wall.\u003cbr\u003e\n\nThis piece is of an exquisite size, usable both as a small tea cup or a large sake cup, allowing you to enjoy Mr. Taku’s sophisticated kiln-transformed style in various situations.\n\nNo box\u003cbr\u003e\nLeft: Diameter 8.0cm x 8.0cm x Height 5.7cm\u003cbr\u003e\nRight: Diameter 8.0cm x 8.0cm x Height 5.8cm\n\nMamoru Taku was born in Okayama Prefecture in 1952.\u003cbr\u003e\n\nHe studied the fundamentals of pottery at the Bizen Ceramic Center, and from 1980, he refined his craft as an apprentice to Takaaki Kimura.\u003cbr\u003e\n\nIn 1983, he built an ascending kiln in the former Saeki-cho, Wake-gun, and launched his career as an independent artist with his first firing in November.\u003cbr\u003e\n\nIn 1998, he moved his studio to Takebe-cho and built a semi-underground anagama kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n\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) techniques.\u003cbr\u003e\n\nHe has had many works selected for exhibitions such as the Japan Traditional Kogei 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":46618319650913,"sku":"7566","price":7700.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7566.jpg?v=1790235011","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p7566","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}