Bizen Sake Cup

This sake cup is created by Shusaku Taku, an artist who transforms the inspirations of daily life into form, working with Bizen ware that has matured alongside the continuous activities of people throughout history. The subtle irregularities and clay flow created by the coiling technique give the piece a powerful sense of movement, and when held, it integrates with your palm, making you feel as if you are grasping the clay itself. Based on a gentle triangle, the peaks of the rim, body, and base are all offset, adding a relaxed rotation and swell to the entire piece. Its three-dimensional form is like a miniature tea bowl, reflecting the keen sense of Shusaku Taku.

Interview with Shusaku Taku Signed box to be provided later (please allow some time for delivery)
Diameter 7.1cm x Diameter 7.1cm x Height 6.4cm Shusaku Taku was born in 1980 as the eldest son of Mamoru Taku. In 2001, he graduated from the Arita College of Ceramics in Saga Prefecture 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 the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition and the Japan Traditional Crafts Chugoku Branch Exhibition.