Yamada Kazu 山田和 b. 1954
H9.5 × Dia 12.6 cm
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An excellent example of Hikidashi-Kuro is demonstrated in the technique where a tea bowl is pulled out of the kiln while it is still cherry red from the heat and immediately dipped into cold water. This sudden temperature change creates a distinct, pitch-black, leathery surface on the ceramic, known for its unique texture and character. The term "Hikidashi" means "to draw out," referencing the act of removing the iron-glazed ceramic piece from the kiln at an extremely high temperature.
Black glaze technologies were imported to Japan from China and Korea in the 11th century. This famous glaze type offers a medium through which subdued, austere beauty—or 'Wabi'—can be expressed. The interior of the tea bowl also creates an appetizing contrast with the verdant green of Matcha. The beauty of black glazes can be seen in many varieties, such as Hikidashi-kuro, Kuro-Oribe, Tenmoku, and other iron-rich glaze types
Yamada Kazu, born into a pottery family, is a celebrated potter known for his expertise in Mino ceramics, which encompass styles such as Shino, Oribe, Yellow Seto (Ki Seto), and Black glazes (Seto Kuro).