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This sake cup is by Kazuhiro Mori, an artist who followed in the footsteps of his father, a man who dedicated his life to the large-kiln firing technique, and who himself aspires to recreate the powerful beauty of ancient Bizen ware through the same method. While it may appear to be hand-formed at first glance, it is actually made using a mold; this, combined with the Kanpu clay, creates the primitive texture characteristic of the Togaku school. The dark brown, fine-grained clay is accented by a scattered, elegant ash glaze. Inside the cup, a slightly scorched yellow ash glaze highlights the clarity of the sake. Signed box to follow (please allow some time for shipping)
Diameter 7.1cm × 6.8cm × Height 5.4cm

About the "Kazuhiro Mori Special Feature" Kazuhiro Mori was born as the eldest son of Togaku Mori. He graduated from Kyoto College of Art in 1987 and the Tokyo Glass Art Institute in 1991. He began studying pottery under his father, Togaku Mori, in 1992. He specializes in coil-building on the potter's wheel and is known for works such as his crane-neck flower vases. He fired his first kiln and became independent in 1995. He was selected for the Tea Ceremony Molding Exhibition in 1998, and held debut exhibitions at department stores in Okayama and Hiroshima in 1999 and 2000. In 2002, he exhibited his work at the first Gakuen-kai exhibition featuring the Togaku Mori school.