Takatori Hassen XIII (Takatori Sousen) Madara Cup Takatori-Yaki HS111

Takatori Hassen XIII (Takatori Sousen) Madara Cup Takatori-Yaki HS111

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 Takatori Hassen Kiln has preserved the tradition of Takatori ware from the early 17th century to the present. 

The clay is a unique blend of Hassen XIII.

Most of the clay is from Koishiwara and Nanakuma in Fukuoka prefecture (where Hassen kiln is located)

Takatori Hassen Kiln  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. 7.0cm * H6.0cm / Capacity: 120ml
Box: Wood box  with signature of Hassen XIII

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