Bizen rice bowl

This Bizen rice bowl is the work of Shusaku Taku, an artist who shapes his pieces using the emotions of daily life as yeast, drawing from Bizen ware that has matured alongside the continuous activities of people over generations. While many Bizen rice bowls feature the gentle firing typical of "ta-tsuchi" (rice field clay), this piece strongly reflects Taku's artistic commitment, resulting in a refined, austere aesthetic. The rich coloration, characteristic of Taku—a true connoisseur of clay—is captivating, and the "hidasuki" (fire-cord) pattern inside resembles the skin of a perfectly ripe apple. The thin, meticulous craftsmanship and the elevated foot make it both easy to use and a pleasure to behold. Paper box
Diameter 13.1cm × Diameter 12.8cm × Height 6.7cm 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. In 2002, he received the Okayama Prefectural Board of Education Superintendent's Award at the Japan Kōgei Association Chugoku Branch Exhibition. In 2004, he won 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.