Ibe-de Te-yunomi

This is a newly fired *Ibe-de* tea cup by Shusaku Taku, a potter who brings to life the various inspirations of daily existence using Bizen ware—a craft that has matured alongside human activity throughout the ages. The piece features a highly playful form suited to the *Ibe-de* style, with attractive potter’s wheel marks left only on the base and stylish spatula carvings. Particular attention has been paid to the *Ibe-de* slip; rather than a flat black, it exhibits a gradient from brownish-red to black, created by the varying thickness of the slip application. The vivid mustard-colored *goma* (ash glaze) also complements the texture of the *Ibe-de* surface beautifully. Paper box
Diameter 8.0cm x 7.9cm x Height 9.7cm 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 Kogei Chugoku Branch Exhibition. In 2004, he won the Excellence Award at the Tanabe Museum of Art Tea Ceremony Ceramics Exhibition. He has also had works selected for the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition and the Japan Traditional Kogei Chugoku Branch Exhibition.