Bizen ware sake cup

This sake cup is the work of Shusaku Taku, who shapes his pieces using the everyday emotions he experiences as "yeast," while honoring Bizen ware that has matured alongside the continuous activities of people throughout history. The fine textures and flow of the clay, created through the hand-coiling technique, give the piece a powerful sense of motion; when held, it integrates with your palm, making you feel as though you are grasping the clay itself. The interior features potent wheel marks reminiscent of a whirlpool, which emerge as you finish your drink. The piece is finished with a smoky texture, created by the fusion of well-melted, glass-like sesame glaze and the equally well-melted clay body, as if covered by a single veil.

Interview with Shusaku Taku Signed wooden box to be provided later (please allow some time for delivery)
Diameter 7.2cm × Diameter 7.2cm × Height 6.2cm Shusaku Taku was born in 1980 as the eldest son of Mamoru Taku. He graduated from the Saga Prefectural Arita College of Ceramics in 2001 and began his apprenticeship under his father. In 2002, he received the Okayama Prefectural Board of Education Superintendent's Award at the Japan Traditional Crafts Chugoku Branch Exhibition. In 2004, he received the Excellence Award at the Tanabe Museum of Art Tea Ceremony Modeling Exhibition. He has also been selected for various exhibitions, including the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition and the Japan Traditional Crafts Chugoku Branch Exhibition.