Wood-fired Bizen tumbler.
Bizen ware is one of Japan’s oldest ceramic traditions, created through high-temperature firing using only clay and fire, without any glaze.
At the heart of its beauty lies the long wood-fired kiln process, which produces natural surface markings formed by flame, ash, and heat over time.
This cup features Hidasuki—one of Bizen ware’s most iconic firing effects.
The technique involves wrapping the piece in straw before placing it in a climbing kiln. During firing, the straw’s chemical components react with the clay, leaving reddish-orange streaks across the surface—like trails of flame.
Even with the same clay and form, no two pieces ever turn out alike, as their final appearance is shaped by their exact placement and exposure within the kiln.
W 8.8 cm x H 11.5 cm / 240g
Holds 335ml.
Perfect condition ★★★★★ (New old stock)
