Tokkuri“Hagakure2018”

This is the latest sake flask, "Hagakure 2018," freshly pulled from the kiln by Toru Ichikawa, who made a stunning debut after studying under Ryuichi Kakurezaki. It is an exceptionally inventive piece, characteristic of Ichikawa-sensei, who gives form to his endlessly overflowing ideas through the supreme medium of clay. This is the 2018 version of the "Hagakure" series, a recurring theme throughout his work. In this iteration, a thin layer of white glaze is applied over a silver surface with a concrete-like texture, creating a vista that makes the vividness of the Hagakure red glaze stand out even more. The base surface has a weathered, brushed appearance and a unique, smooth texture, showcasing an evolution in glaze tone befitting the name "Hagakure 2018." Signed wooden box (shiho-san) included
Rim 4.3cm × Body diameter 9.3cm × Body diameter 8.3cm × Height 15.1cm; Capacity approx. 150cc Toru Ichikawa was born in Tokyo. He began his apprenticeship under Ryuichi Kakurezaki in June 2011 and established his own studio in Tamano City, Okayama Prefecture, in January 2015.