Takatori Hassen XIII (Takatori Sousen) Madara Glaze Cup Takatori-Yaki 2B

Takatori Hassen XIII (Takatori Sousen) Kakewake Cup Takatori-Yaki ５E

Feel elegance and nature.

Madara glazing cup (straw ash glaze)

Madara glaze is one in which the black dots are seen into the white glaze, creating a mottled (Madara) pattern. In Japanese pottery, Madara glaze is often seen in Karatsu ware (Karatsu-yaki) and Takatori ware (Takatori-yaki).

The black dots are the result of the iron content of the clay, creating patterns in the white glaze.

Major component of this glaze is straw ash, which Hassen produced by burning straws in the field. (photo below)

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)

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

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

Artist : Takatori Hassen  XIII (13th generation) -  born in 1934
Size : Diameter approx. 6.8cm * 6.9cm / H4.7 cm / Capacity: 95 ml
Box: Wood box with signature of Hassen XIII

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