Bizen sake cup

This is a refined sake cup by a veteran Bizen potter who learned from the masters Yozan Isezaki and Furo Ishii, showcasing the brilliance of his seasoned technique. The exquisite flare of the rim allows for a firm grip, and the angle provides a very comfortable drinking experience. The sharp, well-defined carving of the foot, combined with the scarlet hue of the clay, symbolizes the characteristic softness of Bizen ware. Featuring a rich, deep kiln-altered glaze, this piece is recommended for everyone from Bizen beginners to seasoned collectors.

Includes signed wooden box (shiho-san style)
Diameter 7.1cm x Diameter 7.1cm x Height 5.5cm

Shoji Takahara began his pottery career in 1958, studying under the Intangible Cultural Property holder Yozan Isezaki, from whom he mastered ceramic sculpture. In 1962, he furthered his skills by learning wheel-throwing techniques from Intangible Cultural Property holder Furo Ishii. He built his own kiln and became an independent artist in 1965. In 1967, he received the Sanyo Shimbun Award at the Chugoku Branch Exhibition. He traveled to the United States in 1981 to research pottery and broaden his perspective, and in 1987, his magnificent pedestal bowl was acquired by the Museum of Decorative Arts in Frankfurt, West Germany. He passed away in 2000. This is a refined sake cup by a veteran Bizen potter who learned from the masters Yozan Isezaki and Furo Ishii, showcasing the brilliance of his seasoned technique. The exquisite flare of the rim allows for a firm grip, and the angle provides a very comfortable drinking experience. The sharp, well-defined carving of the foot, combined with the scarlet hue of the clay, symbolizes the characteristic softness of Bizen ware. Featuring a rich, deep kiln-altered glaze, this piece is recommended for everyone from Bizen beginners to seasoned collectors. Includes signed wooden box (shiho-san style)
Diameter 7.1cm x Diameter 7.1cm x Height 5.5cm Shoji Takahara began his pottery career in 1958, studying under the Intangible Cultural Property holder Yozan Isezaki, from whom he mastered ceramic sculpture. In 1962, he furthered his skills by learning wheel-throwing techniques from Intangible Cultural Property holder Furo Ishii. He built his own kiln and became an independent artist in 1965. In 1967, he received the Sanyo Shimbun Award at the Chugoku Branch Exhibition. He traveled to the United States in 1981 to research pottery and broaden his perspective, and in 1987, his magnificent pedestal bowl was acquired by the Museum of Decorative Arts in Frankfurt, West Germany. He passed away in 2000.