Bizen Sake Cup

These newly kiln-fired Bizen sake cups are the work of Shusaku Taku, an artist who transforms the everyday inspirations of life into form, deeply connected to the centuries-old tradition of Bizen ware. Crafted in accordance with the ancient Bizen style, each piece is hand-coiled and then shaped by scraping away the clay with a spatula. The artist focuses strictly on the quality of the "vessel" itself, ensuring a comfortable grip and a pleasant feel against the lips when drinking. Each piece features a unique Hidasuki (fire-cord) pattern created through subtle variations in the clay mixture, with every cup boasting exceptionally high quality and a magnificent luster and texture. Signed wooden box (double-slat lid)
Diameter 6.7cm × Diameter 6.7cm × Height 5.8cm 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, Mamoru Taku. In 2002, he received the Okayama Prefectural Board of Education Superintendent's Award at the Japan Traditional Crafts Chugoku Branch Exhibition. In 2004, he received the Excellence Award at the Tanabe Art Museum Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition. In addition, his work has been selected for the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition and the Japan Traditional Crafts Chugoku Branch Exhibition.