No. 6623

Kuro Sakazuki

Tomoyuki Oiwa

¥18,700

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Description

He is a disciple of Ryuichi Kakurezaki.
He studied Kakurezaki's innovative designs and Anagama firing techniques.
He creates his pieces using standard Bizen clay, applying a coat of black clay after they have dried.
This Sakazuki was fired in May 2022.
"Kuro" (black) is made from clay with a high iron content sourced from the Osafune district of Okayama prefecture.
A small amount of cobalt is added after dissolving the materials in water to create a liquid slip.
The black clay applied to the piece turns a beautiful black color when fired.
This Sakazuki features a very special fire pattern.
The bright, translucent light blue fire pattern is truly unique.

He was born in Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture in 1977.
He began his apprenticeship under Ryuichi Kakurezaki in 2005.
He became an independent ceramic artist in 2016.

Details

Pottery Type
guinomi
Dimensions
W9.1cm × D7.9cm × H5.3cm
About the Artist
He was born in Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture in 1977.
He became a disciple of Ryuichi Kakurezaki since 2005.
He became independent as a ceramic artist in 2016.

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