{"product_id":"p7261","title":"Bizen Hidasuki Sake Cup","description":"This Bizen Hidasuki sake cup is an earlier work by Mamoru Taku, a man universally recognized as a clay enthusiast who continues his endless journey of research.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBased on the style and the box, this piece appears to have been fired several years ago.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTrue to Mr. Taku, who places Hidasuki at the heart of his practice, he has created a magnificent Hidasuki that rivals that of ancient Bizen.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe rows of Hidasuki works lined up in his studio each feature a different shade, an impressive repertoire only achievable by Mr. Taku, a clay enthusiast dedicated to tireless research.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile this piece features the slightly yellowish, white clay body characteristic of Mr. Taku's Hidasuki, the large number of black specks gives it a flavor distinct from his other works.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe rich, sprawling Hidasuki patterns are truly spectacular; their appearance, as if seeping out from the very skin of the clay, serves as a testament to Mr. Taku's mastery of temperature control.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe magnificent body, slowly built up using the coil technique, is also superb, possessing a dense presence as if it were a miniaturized cylindrical tea bowl.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough an earlier work, there are no signs of use or stains.\n\nOriginal signed box (shiho-zan)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.7cm x 6.6cm x Height 6.0cm\n\nMamoru Taku was born in Okayama Prefecture in 1952.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe studied the fundamentals of pottery at the Bizen Ceramic Center and honed his skills as an apprentice under Takaaki Kimura starting in 1980.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1983, he built a climbing kiln in what was then Saeki Town, Wake District, and held his first firing in November before embarking on his career 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 Hidasuki as his foundation.\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":46618108428385,"sku":"7261","price":8800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7261.jpg?v=1790232443","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7261","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}