Black teacup

This Bizen sake cup is by Takashi Baba, who was born in Imbe and has loved Bizen ware since childhood, finding joy in life through creating works and firing kilns. A highlight of this piece is the magnificent kiln transformation, featuring generous amounts of "goma" (ash glaze) layered over a well-fired, lustrous black surface. It is a perfect, versatile size—neither too small nor too large—making it an ideal gift that is sure to please anyone. The design is brimming with the originality characteristic of Mr. Baba, such as the uniquely carved, meandering foot rim. Paper box
Diameter 8.0cm x Diameter 8.0cm x Height 8.9cm Takashi Baba was born in 1983 as the eldest son of Bizen ceramic artist Shosuke Baba. Having thought about becoming a potter since he was a child, he chose to study sculpture in university to broaden his perspective on ceramics. After graduating from the Tokyo University of the Arts with a degree in sculpture in 2006, he further 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 actively engaged in his craft, focusing primarily on solo exhibitions at department stores.