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No. 8155
Bizen Oribe Cup
¥5,500
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Description
Kenji Takenaka entered the world of ceramics after working in jewelry design and later studied under Jun Isezaki. This is a Bizen Oribe Cup by the artist.
As the name *Bizen Oribe* suggests, the work combines Bizen clay with Oribe glaze, bringing out the distinctive appeal of both traditions.
In the exposed areas of the Bizen clay body, various mineral components within the clay have emerged as black and silvery particles. These give off a subdued metallic glimmer against the warm, ochre-toned surface, creating an intriguing accent.
The Oribe glaze has been poured dynamically across the vessel. Taking advantage of the glaze’s natural translucency, Takenaka allows the wheel marks on the body to create beautiful variations in depth and color.
Inside the cup and around the lower body, the glaze has pooled more thickly and developed a deep tone reminiscent of obsidian. This is another striking surface effect that makes full use of the flowing character of the Oribe glaze.
He was born in Okayama Prefecture in 1957.
He graduated from the Bizen Pottery Center in 1986.
He became a disciple of Jun Isezaki in 1988.
He became independent as a ceramic artist in 1994.
As the name *Bizen Oribe* suggests, the work combines Bizen clay with Oribe glaze, bringing out the distinctive appeal of both traditions.
In the exposed areas of the Bizen clay body, various mineral components within the clay have emerged as black and silvery particles. These give off a subdued metallic glimmer against the warm, ochre-toned surface, creating an intriguing accent.
The Oribe glaze has been poured dynamically across the vessel. Taking advantage of the glaze’s natural translucency, Takenaka allows the wheel marks on the body to create beautiful variations in depth and color.
Inside the cup and around the lower body, the glaze has pooled more thickly and developed a deep tone reminiscent of obsidian. This is another striking surface effect that makes full use of the flowing character of the Oribe glaze.
He was born in Okayama Prefecture in 1957.
He graduated from the Bizen Pottery Center in 1986.
He became a disciple of Jun Isezaki in 1988.
He became independent as a ceramic artist in 1994.
Details
- Pottery Type
- Tea cup / Beer mug
- Dimensions
- W8.7cm×D8.4cm×H7.2cm
About the Artist
He was born in Okayama Prefecture in 1957.
He graduated from the Bizen Pottery Center in 1986.
He became a disciple of Jun Icezaki in 1988.
He became independent as a ceramic artist in 1994.
He graduated from the Bizen Pottery Center in 1986.
He became a disciple of Jun Icezaki in 1988.
He became independent as a ceramic artist in 1994.