Sake cup-ぐい吞み vase such as the horizontal bronze-colored

such as the horizontal bronze-colored lines and the smooth gradation from black to ochre

playful movement

Kazuya takes advantage of the spinning potter's wheel to impart a sense of grace and power to his Bizen Art pieces

Toshiaki's Daichi series

each piece reflects the natural grace of motion captured in clay

Sake cup-ぐい吞み vase such as the horizontal bronze-coloredThe "Sake Cup" series by Ichiro Mori showcases a mastery of the traditional Bizen pottery technique known as "Hidasuki". Of note, this particular work exhibits a rare and highly prized burnt finish that deftly integrates the natural color of the clay with the time honored Bizen pottery tradition. This is achieved by deliberately preserving the earthen hues to the fullest extent, setting it apart from typical Hidasuki works. The resulting cups are a