Bizen-yaki spouted bowl

This Bizen katakuchi (spouted bowl) is by Takashi Soga, an artist who challenges himself to create ancient beauty by recreating the same environment in which Old Bizen pottery was fired. Reflecting his deep respect for Old Bizen, Soga-sensei carefully selects his clay and fires it as if letting it mature within the flames, resulting in a moist, gentle, and sophisticated texture. The eruption of iron deposits and the rich, oozing-like hidasuki (fire-cord) markings are exquisite, giving the piece a high-quality finish that could be mistaken for authentic Old Bizen. Such a powerful texture complements any dish, creating a wonderful harmony between the colors of the ingredients and the beauty of the Old Bizen aesthetic on your table. Paper box
Diameter 12.3cm × Diameter 11.7cm × Height 5.2cm Takashi Soga was born in Tokyo in 1984. In 2009, he began an apprenticeship under Jun Isezaki, and in 2012, he built his own kiln in Kugu, Bizen City. He became independent and began his pottery career in 2013.