Hiyama Bizen Beer glass

This is a Hiyama Bizen Beer Mug by Hiroshi Goseki, who trained under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki before establishing his own kiln in Ibaraki Prefecture.

This beer mug was crafted using a blend of Bizen and Hiyama clays and fired in an anagama kiln built in Hiyama, Hitachiomiya City.

Perhaps owing to the influence of the Hiyama clay, the piece possesses a distinctly rugged texture to the touch, and its surface, characterized by deep caramel-brown tones, offers a charm distinct from traditional Bizen ware.

The basic form of this piece was created using slab-building techniques, then meticulously refined by hand, resulting in an exceptional shape that evokes the quietude and subtle nuances of a Raku tea bowl.

The exterior features a deeply expressive Sangiri surface with a unique luster and stone-like texture, while the interior displays a dry, crisp finish marked by the natural undulations of the slab-building process, creating a powerful and substantial fire pattern.

A wooden box is not included, but we can arrange for one separately; please feel free to contact us for details.

Born in Chiba Prefecture in 1988.
Began his apprenticeship under Jun Isezaki in 2013.
Established himself as an independent potter in 2017 and built his kiln in Ibaraki Prefecture in 2019.