Takatori Hassen Kiln Sousen 2 Glazing Cup Kiln-change Kakewake 高取八仙 HS10

Takatori Hassen Kiln Sousen 2 Glazing Cup Kiln-change Kakewake 高取八仙 HS10

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

Elegant shape, thin body. Glazing and flow of glazing inside and outside make graceful impression.

This cup has 2 different glazing applied. The technique of art is called “kake-wake”Literally, 掛 "Kake" means apply (glazing), 分" wake" means separately. 掛分(kakewake) is : 2 different glazing is applied. This art technique is seen Takatori-yaki often.

Milky white clay is straw ash glaze which Hassen made by burning straw.
Brownish glaze is called candy glaze (Ameyu glaze) which shows beautiful shade of brown. The mixture of two glaze show warm tasteful yellowish color. The harmony and contrast of the those two glazes is attractive. Both glaze are Hassen's blend.

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 6.9cm H4.6cm/ Capacity 100ml
Box: Wood box with the artist signature.

Sample of name and signature on cup box

Hassen's page