Bizen Beer Mug

This beer mug is the work of Shusaku Taku, who captures the various emotions of daily life and breathes them into his Bizen ware—a craft that has matured alongside the continuous activities of people throughout history. The clay was not homogenized; instead, it was fired while retaining a deliberate marble-like pattern. To highlight this marbling, the piece was fired using the *hidasuki* (fire-cord) technique while avoiding *goma* (ash glaze); the thick, rich, and even *hidasuki* patterns complement the earthy marble texture and solid form perfectly. The rim is exceptionally thin, promising a clean pour and making it a great choice for the coming seasons.

Interview with Shusaku Taku No box included
Diameter 7.0cm × 6.9cm × Height 12.3cm 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 Kōgei Association Chugoku Branch Exhibition. In 2004, he won the Excellence Award at the Tanabe Museum of Art’s Tea Ceremony Ceramics Exhibition. He has also been selected for the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition and the Japan Kōgei Association Chugoku Branch Exhibition.