Kohiki cup No scratches No leaks Excellent appearance 10-year-old, smooth, and creamy texture Hiomi Takesue is a ceramic artist based in Tsushima City, Nagasaki Prefecture, who aims to faithfully reproduce the pottery of the Joseon Dynasty, creating imitations of "Goryeo Joseon ceramics" from his unique perspective. He is particularly known for his Ido tea bowls, Kohiki ware, Mishima ware, and guinomi (sake cups). Based on his research of ancient Korean ceramics, he handles everything from clay preparation to firing himself, creating works favored by connoisseurs with his unique environment and techniques. Features and Activities: Reproduction and Unique Expression of Ancient Ceramics: He deeply researches Joseon Dynasty ceramics and pursues their reproduction, while also challenging new expressions, such as drawing inspiration from the traditional Korean cloth "Pojagi." Collaboration between Tsushima and Korea: Taking advantage of Tsushima's location as an island on the border, he travels to Korea to investigate old kilns and excavate and research pottery shards, using this as the foundation for his creations. Technical Superiority: He excels in the technique of the potter's wheel and receives particularly high praise for his works, such as Ido tea bowls. Solo Production: By performing all processes, from traditional clay preparation, shaping, to firing, by himself, he infuses his worldview into his works. Support Base: He receives strong support from tea ceremony practitioners and enthusiasts and exhibits his works extensively at solo exhibitions. Representative Works: Ido tea bowls Kohiki tea bowls Mishima tea bowls Guinomi (sake cups) White porcelain, Hakeme (brush-stroke design), iron painting