Bizen tea cup

This Bizen teacup is by Hisanaga Koide, who made his long-awaited debut after completing a lengthy apprenticeship under Juro Harada. Through a combination of hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques, he has achieved a powerful form that incorporates a pleasing sense of distortion. Despite this, the weight is perfectly balanced—neither too heavy nor too light—a testament to Mr. Koide’s genuine skill and meticulous craftsmanship. The dark shiso (perilla-leaf) color paired with a somewhat dry-textured sesame glaze creates a surface that will continue to evolve with use. Signed wooden box to follow (please allow some time for delivery)
Diameter 8.0cm x 7.5cm x Height 8.3cm Hisanaga Koide was born in Amagasaki City, Hyogo Prefecture in 1978. In 1997, he began his apprenticeship under Juro Harada. He became independent in 2011, building his own climbing kiln in Ushimado-cho, Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture. He conducted his first firing in 2013.