Yoshimoto Tadashi (1943- ) Vintage Bizen pottery sake cup #4933

- width: approx. 8cm (3 5⁄32in)

- height: approx. 5.5cm (2 11⁄64in)

- weight: 122g (w/ box 208g)

This Bizen ware drinking cup embodies the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi, a love of imperfect beauty. The natural, unglazed finish weaves a story of rich colours created when the clay mingles with the flame. It is a piece that captures the irregular beauty of nature and deepens in taste the more it is used. Bizen ware also mellows the taste and enhances the aroma of alcoholic drinks due to its clay nature.

Yoshimoto Tadashi
1943-
male
bizen pottery

Real name Masashi. Born in Shizutani, Bizen. Became an apprentice of Fujiwara Kei in 1964, training under the master for 19 years until his death in 1983. Built a kiln based on Fujiwara’s advice. Recipient of the Okayama Prefectural Exhibition Sanyo Newspaper Award, Prefectural Governor’s Award, Traditional Crafts Branch Crafts Association Chairman’s Award, Prefectural Cultural Honorable Mention. Selected for the Japanese Traditional Crafts Exhibition, Japanese Ceramics Exhibition, others. Member of the Japan Kogei Association.