Sake cup-Triangle 三角盃 Kazuya Ishida Bizen Art aesthetics developed in

Bizen Art aesthetics developed in close relation to other aspects of Japanese culture

The artful combination of these techniques produces a stunning effect on the piece

Yet it is finely weighted and engineered to stay upright

Both functional and meditative

The creation of such a balanced and subtle shape requires a mastery of the potter's wheel as well as an understanding of how firing will affect the overall form of the piece

Sake cup-Triangle 三角盃 Kazuya Ishida Bizen Art aesthetics developed inIchiro Mori's "Sake Cup" series is a stunning showcase of his mastery of the Bizen pottery technique known as "Hidasuki". This cup are distinguished by their vibrant red stripes, which are the result of meticulous straw burning, and the striking contrast they create against the natural white hue of the clay. Mori's deft use of the traditional Hidasuki method is a testament to his technical skill and artistic vision. The cups are a testament to the