Bizen Sake Cup

This is a Bizen sake cup by Takeshi Ikenishi, an artist whose work captivates people with its brilliance and boldness, and who, true to the name of his "Fugen-gama" (Silent Kiln), imbues his pieces with a profound message. It is a masterpiece created with an uncompromising selection of clay. The dark brown clay surface, which looks as though it would absorb sake beautifully, transitions into a rich, glossy black texture bathed in "goma" (ash glaze), resulting in a heavy, substantial finish reminiscent of antique Bizen ware. With its powerful interior spiral and fine, scattered ash droplets, it is a work that hits the mark with subtle, refined artistry. This is a Bizen sake cup by Takeshi Ikenishi, an artist whose work captivates people with its brilliance and boldness, and who, true to the name of his "Fugen-gama" (Silent Kiln), imbues his pieces with a profound message. It is a masterpiece created with an uncompromising selection of clay. The dark brown clay surface, which looks as though it would absorb sake beautifully, transitions into a rich, glossy black texture bathed in "goma" (ash glaze), resulting in a heavy, substantial finish reminiscent of antique Bizen ware. With its powerful interior spiral and fine, scattered ash droplets, it is a work that hits the mark with subtle, refined artistry. Signed wooden box (shiho-san style)
Diameter 7.0cm × Diameter 6.5cm × Height 5.9cm Takeshi Ikenishi was born in Suita City, Osaka Prefecture, in 1961. After studying Japanese, Korean, and Chinese ceramics in various regions, he built a five-chamber climbing kiln and a single-chamber anagama kiln at his current location in January 1994. Since 1995, he has continued to present his work through solo exhibitions.