Bizen sake cup

This is a new Bizen sake cup by Hisanaga Koide, who made his long-awaited debut after completing a lengthy apprenticeship under Juro Harada. It is a piece where a strong firing and the raw texture of the clay coexist firmly; while it is well-fired with a profound hue, the surface itself retains a moist luster, as if it still holds the memory of being wet clay despite having been fired. The "goma" (ash glaze) is a somewhat dry, matte finish characteristic of Mr. Koide's work, which, while not flashy, makes for a captivating piece. After being formed by the coil method, the piece was shaved, creating an appealing "chirimen" crepe-like texture on the clay surface that gives it a seasoned, weathered atmosphere. Signed wooden box to follow (please allow some time for shipping)
Diameter 7.5cm × Diameter 7.4cm × Height 5.5cm Hisanaga Koide was born in Amagasaki City, Hyogo Prefecture in 1978. He began his apprenticeship under Juro Harada in 1997. In 2011, he became independent and built an ascending kiln in Ushimado-cho, Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture. He fired his first kiln in 2013.