Sake cup-ぐい吞み others 5xH22 cm W3xL3xH8

5xH22 cm W3xL3xH8

Kazuya takes advantage of the spinning potter’s wheel to impart a sense of grace and power to his Bizen Art pieces

To create such a balanced and subtle shape requires a mastery of the potter's wheel as well as an understanding of how firing will affect the overall form of the piece

5 cm 350ml (G2)

The striking metallic red is called Kinsai (金彩) in Bizen Art

Sake cup-ぐい吞み others 5xH22 cm W3xL3xH8The "Sake Cup" series by Ichiro Mori showcases a mastery of the traditional Bizen pottery technique known as "Hidasuki". Of note, this particular work exhibits a rare and highly prized burnt finish that deftly integrates the natural color of the clay with the time honored Bizen pottery tradition. This is achieved by deliberately preserving the earthen hues to the fullest extent, setting it apart from typical Hidasuki works. The resulting cups are a