Bizen Beer Mug

This beer mug by Shusaku Taku is crafted by fermenting the daily inspirations of life into form, embodying Bizen ware that has matured alongside the continuous activities of people through the ages. The clay was not kneaded into a homogeneous mixture, but was instead fired while intentionally retaining a marble-like pattern. The lower section, featuring a caramel-colored surface with traces of ash glaze and iron, matches perfectly with the upper section, which evokes a sandstorm streaked with crimson lightning. The rim is exceptionally thin, promising a clean pour that will make this a staple for the coming season.

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Diameter 6.9cm × 6.8cm × Height 12.0cm Shusaku Taku was born in 1980 as the eldest son of Mamoru Taku. In 2001, he graduated from the Saga Prefectural Arita College of Ceramics 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 the Excellence Award at the Tanabe Museum of Art Tea Ceremony Modeling Exhibition. In addition, his works have been selected for the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition and the Japan Traditional Kogei Chugoku Branch Exhibition.