{"product_id":"bizen-hidasuki-teacup-a","title":"Bizen ware Ichiro Mori studio Hidasuki(Fire Mark) Teacup A 50ml","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eThis is a *Hidasuki* (fire-cord pattern) tea cup from the Ichiro Mori Bizen-ware studio. It is sized appropriately for enjoying Chinese or Taiwanese teas.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBizen ware is characterized by its unglazed, high-fired finish and the beauty of patterns that highlight the natural qualities of the clay. These vessels are fired in wood-burning kilns; pine wood is the primary fuel, and the firing process takes approximately two weeks.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWith a background in sculpture, Mr. Mori possesses exceptional formative skills, creating works that are both beautiful and powerful in form. While rooted in tradition, he actively explores new styles of Bizen ware.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e(Brief Biography of Ichiro Mori)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e1981: Born into the Mori family, one of the six traditional Bizen-ware kiln-owning lineages.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2008: Completed the Sculpture program at the Graduate School of Fine Arts, Tokyo University of the Arts.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2009: Driftwood Sculpture Festival (Taipei, Taiwan)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2011: Sculpture 575 (Taipei, Taiwan)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2015: THE POWER OF BIZEN (Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation \/ Kigbeare Studio \u0026amp; Gallery, UK)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBizen ware is an art form expressed through clay and fire. Clay preparation is a crucial stage of the process—so much so that it is said to account for more than half of the total work involved. Bizen offers a variety of clays with different colors and properties, and artists seek out the specific clay that best suits their work. The potters themselves dig the clay from the mountains, let it age for several months, and remove stones and leaves to create the clay body used for their pieces.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBizen clay has a coarse texture, resulting in vessels that allow one to feel the raw quality of the material. No painted designs are applied to the vessels; instead, patterns emerge through traditional techniques—such as *yōhen* (kiln change), *hidasuki* (fire-cord patterns), *sangiri* (ash-covered\/reduction effects), and *goma* (sesame-seed-like ash glaze)—combined with the shifting flow of flames inside the kiln. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*Hidasuki* (firte-cord pattern) is a traditional Bizen ware technique in which straw is wrapped around the vessel before firing; the salt and potassium in the straw react with the vessel's surface to create scarlet (reddish-brown) streaked patterns. Each piece is unique, with patterns varying based on the flow of the flames and how the straw was wrapped. The charm of *Hidasuki* lies in this beauty born of chance—a collaboration between natural materials and fire.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e*Hidasuki* pieces allow you to sense the raw, powerful flames of the wood-fired kiln. While there is an element of chance involved, the potter employs careful preparation and ingenuity to invite those magnificent, serendipitous results.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThese pieces feature a warm, earthy texture that evokes the feeling of pottery as a product of nature. With Bizen ware, one can truly sense the elements of earth and fire. This tea cup, designed for Chinese and Taiwanese teas, represents a fusion of Chinese tea culture and Bizen clay.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePotter: Ichiro Mori (Studio Piece)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/moriichiro.com\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/moriichiro.com\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFiring: Wood-fired kiln\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDimensions: Diameter 6.5 cm, Height 4 cm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCapacity: 50 ml (full); 30 ml (practical use)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWeight: Approx. 50 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePackaging: Paulownia wood box\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNotes:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e*About Bizen Ware\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBizen ware is a type of pottery produced in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture. Production began around the end of the Heian period, approximately 800 years ago. Fired at high temperatures of 1,200–1,300°C, the ware is exceptionally durable; consequently, early production focused largely on large jars and storage vessels. Its distinctive earthy texture was highly appreciated by tea masters, leading to the creation of many pieces specifically for the tea ceremony.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBizen ware became deeply intertwined with the tea ceremony during the Muromachi period (16th century), a time when *chanoyu* (tea ceremony) culture flourished. Tea masters, led by Sen no Rikyū, rejected ostentatious ornamentation, finding the aesthetic of *wabi-sabi* in the rustic texture of the clay and the natural patterns born of the kiln's fire. Fired using only clay and flame—without the use of glaze—Bizen ware embodies the very ideal of \"natural beauty\" cherished in the tea ceremony.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIt is this spiritual resonance that led to the creation of so many tea utensils—such as tea bowls, water jars, and flower vases—from Bizen ware. As the color deepens with use, the ware offers the joy of \"nurturing\" it over time; for tea masters, Bizen ware was not merely a tool, but a companion to be cultivated throughout the years.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis tea cup, too, is a unique piece born of that long tradition. It represents a meeting of Chinese and Taiwanese tea cultures with the clay of Bizen, created to enrich your daily tea-drinking moments.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"東山堂　煎茶器店","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53111858561305,"sku":null,"price":8800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/8745\/6025\/files\/bizen-hidasuki-fire-marks-teacup-a1.jpg?v=1788676321","url":"https:\/\/tozandosenchaki.com\/en\/products\/bizen-hidasuki-teacup-a-en","provider":"煎茶 中国茶向け茶器とお茶の専門店　東山堂","version":"1.0","type":"link"}