Takatori Hassen Kiln Sousen 高取八仙 宗仙 HS11

Takatori Hassen Kiln Sousen 高取八仙 宗仙  HS11

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

This small cup features a landscape reminiscent of a snow-covered rocky mountain on the front, while the reverse side evokes the quiet beauty of a snowy scene.

The warm reddish clay body is coated with HASSEN's soft, milky-white straw ash glaze. The gentle variations and flowing patterns of the glaze create a natural landscape, while the subtle throwing marks visible beneath add quiet character to the piece. The harmony between the clay and the glaze gives the cup a simple, natural beauty.

The milky-white glaze is HASSEN's original straw ash glaze, made from burned straw. Applied in a thin layer, it allows the texture of the clay to remain present in the hand, offering a soft, natural feel. The subtle variations in the glaze invite a calm and unhurried tea experience.

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 5.8cm H4.8cm
Box: Wood box with the artist signature.

Sample of name and signature on cup box

Hassen's page