Takatori Hassen Kiln 2 Glazing Cup 高取八仙 HS116

Takatori Hassen Kiln 2 Glazing Cup 高取八仙 HS116

Artistic tasteful cup -  rough, rustic, natura and tendar, like real nature. 
Elegant shape. Smooth texture.

This cup has 2 different glazing applied. 

Milky white clay is straw ash glaze which Hassen made by burning straw.
Yellowish glaze is called candy glaze (Ameyu glaze) which shows beautiful shade of brown. The harmony and contrast of the those two glazes is attracting. Both glaze are Hassen's blend. 

The flowing glazes on both the inside and outside surfaces evoke a sense of artistry, inspiring your imagination.

He is 88 years old this year, and his history, aesthetics, and beauty are expressed in this cup.

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 7.2cm H4.8cm
Box: Wood box 

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