Bizen Guinomi

This Guinomi by Takashi Soga was fired in a kiln constructed entirely of earth, without the use of refractory bricks—
a deliberate choice to recreate the firing style of the old-Bizen era.
Such a kiln defies modern conventions and functions as a single, massive ceramic structure in itself.

As a result, the piece reveals an extraordinary clay color that transcends contemporary aesthetics,
evoking a striking presence reminiscent of ancient Bizen ware.

The work displays a richly fired, dense clay color with a deep scarlet tone,
layered with Soga’s signature ultra-fine Kase-Goma, forming a uniquely expressive surface.

Over 90% of the surface is covered with a delicate Kase-Goma texture so soft to the touch
that it hardly resembles traditional Bizen ware—
a kiln effect so compelling it invites the viewer to hold and admire it again and again.

This piece was fired in 2021 and has been carefully preserved in unused condition
by a private collector since its original purchase.

He was born in Tokyo in 1984.
He became a disciple of Jun Isezaki in 2009.
He built a kiln in Bizen City in 2012 and debuted as a ceramist the following year.