{"product_id":"p6361","title":"Bizen sake bottle","description":"This is an earlier work of Bizen *tokkuri* (sake bottle) by Mamoru Taku, an acclaimed \"clay enthusiast\" who continues his endless journey of research.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIncluded is a pottery biography from around 2004, suggesting that the piece was created around that time.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe piece displays the meticulous attention to detail characteristic of Taku-sensei; while the style and firing are understated, the work itself passionately conveys the true essence of Bizen ware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis work utilizes a clay with a unique character; the texture visible around the base almost resembles marbled clay (*nerikomi*), and where it has been exposed to smoke, it transitions into a brownish hue reminiscent of applied slip, showcasing the varied changes expected of a piece by a clay connoisseur.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe firing has created a landscape where a mist-like ash glaze (*goma*) has accumulated, forming a scene resembling a waterfall of ash from the shoulder to the front.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \"T\" potter's mark indicates it was formed using the coil-building technique. While it appears as a simple, symmetrical *katatsuki* (shoulder-style) bottle at first glance, holding and examining it reveals intricate details reminiscent of old Bizen.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIts refined form feels wonderful in the hand, perfectly condensing the charm of Bizen. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough it is an earlier work, there are no signs of use or stains.\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-san style)\u003cbr\u003e\nRim 3.8cm × Body 8.9cm × 8.9cm × Height 11.7cm　Capacity approx. 310cc\n\nMamoru Taku was born in Okayama Prefecture in 1952.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe studied the fundamentals of pottery at the Bizen Pottery Center, and from 1980, he apprenticed under Takaaki Kimura to refine his craft.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1983, he built his own climbing kiln in the then-town of Saeki, Wake District, and held his first firing in November, marking his debut as an independent artist.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1998, he moved his studio to Takebe town and built a semi-underground anagama kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe specializes in the study of clay and creates a wide range of works, including sake vessels, vases, and tea utensils, with a focus on *hidasuki* (fire-cord) patterns.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe has been selected for numerous exhibitions, including the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition, the China International Ceramic Exhibition, the Asahi Ceramic Exhibition, and the Issuikai Ceramic Exhibition.","brand":"多久 守","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618050035809,"sku":"6361","price":10000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6361.jpg?v=1790231475","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6361","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}