Bizen Tokkuri

This is a Bizen sake flask by Takashi Baba, an artist born in Imbe who has loved Bizen ware since childhood and finds joy in life through creating works and firing kilns. The piece features an impressive and unique design from his "Ryumon" (Flowing Pattern) series, crafted with exceptional sensibility. The distinctive patterns, reminiscent of both sand ripples and ancient ritual vessels, originate at the base and ripple across the entire body like waves. The muted kiln-transmuted glaze covering the piece further accentuates its high design quality. Despite its sophisticated appearance, it is remarkably lightweight and easy to use. Signed wooden box to be provided later (please allow some time for shipment).
Mouth diameter 4.2cm × body diameter 9.2cm × body diameter 9.1cm × height 16.2cm; capacity approx. 470cc Takashi Baba was born in 1983 as the eldest son of Bizen ceramic artist Shosuke Baba. Considering a career in ceramics from a young age, he chose to study sculpture in university to broaden his artistic perspective. After graduating from the Tokyo University of the Arts with a degree in sculpture in 2006, he honed his skills at the Kyoto Municipal Institute of Industrial Technology and Culture. He became independent in 2007 and held his first solo exhibition. He is currently active primarily through solo exhibitions at department stores.