Yohen sake cup

This is a new *yohen* (kiln-transmuted) sake cup by Takashi Baba, who was born in Imbe and has loved Bizen ware since childhood, finding his life's joy in creating works and firing kilns. Using clay with high fire resistance, this piece demonstrates a controlled approach to the highly unpredictable *haikaburi* (ash-covered) kiln transmutation. It was crafted with the intention of achieving an all-over ash coating, resulting in a dull, shimmering purple sheen that could be described as "silver-violet." Due to the intense kiln effects, a simple form was chosen to allow the viewer to focus on and enjoy the firing quality. The contrast between the intense *yohen* on the exterior and the soft, lustrous quality of the clay on the interior is another captivating feature.

"Takashi Baba Special Feature" Signed wooden box to be provided at a later date (please allow some time for shipping).
Diameter 6.7cm × 6.7cm × Height 5.7cm Takashi Baba was born in 1983 as the eldest son of Bizen ware artist Shosuke Baba. Considering a career as a ceramic artist from a young age, he chose to study sculpture in college to broaden his artistic scope. He graduated from the Sculpture Department of Tokyo University of the Arts in 2006 and 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 active primarily through solo exhibitions at department stores.