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 crafting 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 created with the specific intention of achieving an overall ash-covered finish, resulting in a dull, shimmering violet-silver glaze. Due to the dramatic nature of the kiln transmutation, a simple form was chosen to allow the focus to remain on the firing.

"Takashi Baba Special Feature" Signed wooden box to follow (please allow some time for shipping).
Diameter 6.7cm × 6.6cm × Height 6.7cm 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 university to broaden his perspective on pottery. After graduating from the Tokyo University of the Arts with a degree in sculpture in 2006, he furthered his training 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 holding solo exhibitions at department stores.