Bizen Beer Mug

This beer mug is the work of Shusaku Taku, an artist who takes the everyday inspirations of life and ferments them into form, working with Bizen ware—a tradition that has matured alongside the continuous flow of human activity. This stylish beer mug features accents created by cutting into the clay with a spatula after it has been shaped on the potter's wheel. It has a slightly thick, solid feel in the hand, and the tactile quality of the cut sections gives it a distinct presence in the palm. The rim is finished perfectly flat, which complements its oval silhouette. The magnificent "goma" (sesame) ash glaze has melted beautifully, with some areas shifting into a water-blue hue, creating a truly luxurious landscape.

Interview with Shusaku Taku No box included
Diameter 7.0cm x 7.0cm x Height 13.5cm 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 Kogei Chugoku Branch Exhibition. In 2004, he received an 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 Kogei Chugoku Branch Exhibition.