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No. 7815
Large Bizen Cup
¥5,500
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Description
A fresh kiln opening from September 2025, this new piece by Yoshiteru Takariki—who trained under Sozan Kaneshige and Yuho Kaneshige—was made with a relatively high proportion of mountain soil. The result is a matte surface with many small stones, offering a character distinct from tatsuchi (paddy-field clay).
The firing makes full use of the mountain soil’s qualities:
on the exterior, a nanban yakishime–like orange clay color interplays with Kase-Goma, while the interior shows a brighter scarlet clay color that delights the eye.
Pebbles contained in the mountain soil have emerged through firing, adding a quietly weathered nuance to the unpretentious nanban-style skin.
Though sold as a multi-purpose cup, the size is close to a small tea bowl. It works beautifully as a large yunomi, a shochu/rocks glass with ice, or even a small matcha bowl for casual use—versatile and enjoyable across settings.
With daily use, the mountain soil surface will polish naturally, developing a deeper, gracefully weathered feel over time.
The firing makes full use of the mountain soil’s qualities:
on the exterior, a nanban yakishime–like orange clay color interplays with Kase-Goma, while the interior shows a brighter scarlet clay color that delights the eye.
Pebbles contained in the mountain soil have emerged through firing, adding a quietly weathered nuance to the unpretentious nanban-style skin.
Though sold as a multi-purpose cup, the size is close to a small tea bowl. It works beautifully as a large yunomi, a shochu/rocks glass with ice, or even a small matcha bowl for casual use—versatile and enjoyable across settings.
With daily use, the mountain soil surface will polish naturally, developing a deeper, gracefully weathered feel over time.
Details
- Pottery Type
- Teacup / Beer mug
- Dimensions
- W9.5cm x D9.3cm x H8.7cm
About the Artist
He was born in Hyogo Prefecture in 1970.
He became a disciple of Sozan Kaneshige in 1989.
After the death of Sozan Kaneshige, he became a disciple of Yuhou Kaneshige.
He became independent as a ceramic artist in 1996.
He became a disciple of Sozan Kaneshige in 1989.
After the death of Sozan Kaneshige, he became a disciple of Yuhou Kaneshige.
He became independent as a ceramic artist in 1996.