{"product_id":"p7256","title":"Bizen tea bowl","description":"This is a slightly older Bizen tea bowl by Mamoru Taku, a man acknowledged by himself and others as a clay enthusiast who continues on an endless journey of research.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt includes a pottery resume up to 2005, indicating that it was created around that time.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is a tea bowl of the type known as \"Ibe-de,\" in which the surface is coated with a clay composition different from that of the body itself.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe coating reacts sensitively to the \"goma\" (ash glaze), forming the austere, weathered aesthetic characteristic of Ibe-de, and the dark clay body, which features vibrant yellow ash and hues resembling iron glaze, is deeply profound.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nElsewhere on the piece, the synergistic effect of the clay coating and natural ash glaze has brought out a clay texture that retains hints of a \"shiso\" (perilla) color within the brownish tones, successfully creating a weathered surface while improving the tactile experience of use.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe amount of clay coating is significantly reduced around the foot and lower body, an ingenious touch that allows the original properties of the clay body to emerge, enabling one to enjoy the foot in a manner similar to \"tsuchimise\" (exposing the clay).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWith a shape that conforms to the palm of the hand and a lightness that belies its substantial appearance, this tea bowl is recommended even for those new to Bizen ware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough it is an older work, there is no dirt or sign of use.\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-san)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 12.5cm x 11.6cm x Height 8.7cm\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 honed his skills as an apprentice to Takaaki Kimura.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1983, he built a climbing kiln in the former Saeki-cho, Wake-gun, and launched his first firing in November, becoming an independent artist.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1998, he relocated his studio to Takebe-cho and built a semi-underground anagama kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecializing in the research of clay, he creates a wide range of works including sake vessels, flower vases, and tea utensils, with a focus on \"hidasuki\" (fire-cord) patterns.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe has been selected numerous times for the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition, the China International Ceramics Exhibition, the Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition, and the Issuikai Ceramic Art Exhibition.","brand":"多久 守","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618107478113,"sku":"7256","price":16500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7256.jpg?v=1790232436","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7256","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}