Takatori Hassen XIII (Sousen) Kakewake Cup Takatori-Yaki SS10

Takatori Hassen XIII (Sousen) Kakewake Cup Takatori-Yaki SS10

Old Takatori Style

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. Both glaze are Hassen's blend. Mixture of those two glazes makes third nuance color.

Inside of the cups shows 3 colours, brown, white, yellowish milky brown.

This cup has an asymmetrical shape, with undulating edges that evoke the feeling of a natural landscape. When placed on a flat surface, it appears to lean slightly, an expression of wabi-sabi, finding beauty in natural irregularity and quiet imperfection. Under the glaze, you can see random horizontal lines—some thick and some thin—created by the potter's wheel, which enhance its warmth and organic feel.

The piece offers much to appreciate—from the clay, form, and glaze to the interplay of the two colors, the flowing thickness of the glaze, and the hidden elegance found in the finer details. All of these elements exist in perfect harmony.

He is 92 years old this year, Hassen has devoted his life to the pursuit of pottery. This cup embodies the spirit, experience, and quiet wisdom cultivated over a lifetime of dedication to his craft.

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.

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Artist : Takatori Hassen  XIII (13th generation) -  born in 1934
Size : Diameter approx. 7.4cm * H5.3cm 
Box: Wood box  with signature of Hassen XIII

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