Takatori Hassen Kiln Sousen Cup - Stone View Cup 高取八仙 HS12

Takatori Hassen Kiln Sousen Cup - Stone View Cup 高取八仙 HS12

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

Simple and natural, feel nature.

Texture is very interesting. Stones shown in the clay are very impressive.

It is asymmetrical, and the line around the edge of the cup seems to represent a natural landscape.
The thickness and thiness of the glaze make interesting view and partly shows the earthiness of the clay, and the feels in hands is tasteful.

Milky white clay is straw ash glaze which Hassen made by burning straw.

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 6.9*7.2cm H4.5cm/ Capacity 75ml
Box: Wood box with the artist signature.

Sample of name and signature on cup box

Hassen's page