Bizen Sake Cup

This sake cup by Shusaku Taku is a piece that has been shaped by fermenting the emotions of daily life into form, drawing on Bizen ware that has matured alongside the continuous activities of people throughout history. The fine textures and flow of the clay created through coil building give the work a powerful sense of movement, and holding it in your hand creates a feeling of oneness, as if you are grasping the clay itself. While it has a slightly thicker waist and a substantial, heavy feel, it possesses a large and vigorous presence. While *hidasuki* (fire-cord) patterns often have a graceful impression, this one is dense, rich, and masculine.

Interview with Shusaku Taku Signed paulownia box to be provided later (please allow some time for shipping).
Diameter 7.1cm x 7.0cm x Height 7.1cm Shusaku Taku was born in 1980 as the eldest son of Mamoru Taku. He graduated from the 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 Kōgei Association Chugoku Branch Exhibition. In 2004, he received the Excellence Award at the Tanabe Museum of Art Tea Ceremony Molding Exhibition. He has also been selected for the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition and the Japan Kōgei Association Chugoku Branch Exhibition.