Takatori Hassen Kiln Sousen 高取八仙 宗仙 4D

Takatori Hassen Kiln Sousen 高取八仙 宗仙  4D

Aritst:  Takatori Hassen  XIII (13th generation) -  born in 1934

Simple and natural, warm and calm.

This Hasesn cup features a rough reddish earthen body adorned with a translucent, milky white ash glaze. The beauty of its varying shades and flowing patterns is captivating, revealing the subtle lathe marks of the clay underneath. Inside the cup, a mystical white accumulation at the bottom adds to its charm. It’s a piece that elegantly combines rustic charm with artistic sophistication, inviting you to appreciate the interplay between texture and color.

Milky white clay is straw ash glaze which Hassen made by burning straw.
Since the glazing layer is thinner, you will have feeling of the clay in your hand. It gives natural feeling in your hand and warm in your eyes.

Hassen Burning Straw at YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/SJrpgRpqOzY

The clay is a unique blend of Hassen XIII.

Most of the clay is from Koishiwara and Nanakuma in Fukuoka prefecture (whereHassen kiln is located)

Hassen XIII make and choose clay to make out ultimate harmony and beauty in a cup. Seeking a sense of unity from what clay, shape, glaze, color, texture make... 

Takatori Hassen Kiln started in 17th century, produces Japanese tea ceremony ware as main works.

Takatori-yaki is known as high grade tea ceremony ware. Since it was started producing tea ceremony ware for the power 17th century.

Hassen XIII's is known as artist for tea ceremony ware. 

About Takatori-yaki 
https://shihateacomfort.com/takatori-yaki

Hassen cups (YouTube)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvr1k6FYs_I

Artist : Takatori Hassen  XIII (Takatori Sousen) -  born in 1934
Size : Diameter 6.6cm H5.2cm/ Capacity 95ml
Box: Wood box with the artist signature.

Sample of name and signature on cup box

Hassen's page