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No. 7817
Bizen Wan
¥6,050
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Description
A freshly kiln-opened bowl from September 2025 by Yoshiteru Takariki, who studied under Sozan Kaneshige and Yuho Kaneshige.
This bowl is formed with a higher proportion of mountain soil, yielding a matte surface studded with small stones—a character distinct from tatsuchi (paddy-field clay). The firing takes full advantage of mountain soil’s inherent toughness: on the outer surface, one side presents a gray ash-deposit transformation known as namako-hada (“sea-cucumber skin”), while the interior shows a brighter Hiiro (scarlet clay color) that captivates the eye. As a subtle hidden delight, a vivid Hiiro also resides at the center of the footless base, revealed after use.
Compared with his previous style, the piece is simpler and thinner, retaining Bizen’s durability while becoming lighter and easier to handle. Designed like a tea bowl without a foot so that it can serve “as a Bizen bowl for anything,” it openly showcases Takariki’s command of tea-ceramics craft.
He was born in Hyogo Prefecture in 1970.
He became a disciple of Sozan Kaneshige in 1989.
After the death of Sozan Kaneshige, he became a disciple of Yuho Kaneshige.
He became independent as a ceramic artist in 1996.
This bowl is formed with a higher proportion of mountain soil, yielding a matte surface studded with small stones—a character distinct from tatsuchi (paddy-field clay). The firing takes full advantage of mountain soil’s inherent toughness: on the outer surface, one side presents a gray ash-deposit transformation known as namako-hada (“sea-cucumber skin”), while the interior shows a brighter Hiiro (scarlet clay color) that captivates the eye. As a subtle hidden delight, a vivid Hiiro also resides at the center of the footless base, revealed after use.
Compared with his previous style, the piece is simpler and thinner, retaining Bizen’s durability while becoming lighter and easier to handle. Designed like a tea bowl without a foot so that it can serve “as a Bizen bowl for anything,” it openly showcases Takariki’s command of tea-ceramics craft.
He was born in Hyogo Prefecture in 1970.
He became a disciple of Sozan Kaneshige in 1989.
After the death of Sozan Kaneshige, he became a disciple of Yuho Kaneshige.
He became independent as a ceramic artist in 1996.
Details
- Pottery Type
- Tableware
- Dimensions
- W12.0cm x D11.5cm x H7.6cm
About the Artist
He was born in Hyogo Prefecture in 1970.
He became a disciple of Sozan Kaneshige since 1989.
After the death of Sozan Kaneshige, he became a disciple of Yuhou Kaneshige.
He became independent as a ceramic artist in 1996.
He became a disciple of Sozan Kaneshige since 1989.
After the death of Sozan Kaneshige, he became a disciple of Yuhou Kaneshige.
He became independent as a ceramic artist in 1996.