Bizen guinomi

This is a Bizen sake cup by Takashi Baba, an artist born in Imbe who has loved Bizen ware since childhood and finds his life's joy in creating works and firing kilns. This piece features a dynamic "haikaburi" (ash-covered) aesthetic, as if it were a chunk of cold lava forcibly cut from the earth. The thick coating of ash has crystallized into shades of gray, pairing with the dark brown accents to create a magnificent composition. The bold, rugged form, which complements the intense firing, is another highlight of this piece. Signed wooden box (double-slat lid)
Diameter 6.6cm × 6.3cm × Height 6.2cm Takashi Baba was born in 1983 as the eldest son of Bizen ware artist Shosuke Baba. Intending to become a ceramic artist 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. Currently, he is active primarily through solo exhibitions at major department stores.