Takatori Hassen 14th Hachinojo-Funin Black Shade Cup 高取八仙 HS113

Takatori Hassen 14th Hachinojo Black Shade Cup 高取八仙 HS113

Simple yet elegant. Shade of black is charming.
Inside the Tea cup lies a small universe.

Takatori Hassun Kiln 14th (Hachinojo-funin) Generation's Works.

On the outer surface of the cup, natural lines from the potter's wheel  are seen, the dark brown line on the black make the cup elegant. The soft matte black contrasts with the shiny black, creating an alluring effect.

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  XIV (14th generation) 
Size : Diameter 7.6cm H4.9cm
Box: Wood box 

Hassen's page
(photo Hassen 13th)