Mug

This is a new mug 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. Despite its thin-walled form, it is fired thoroughly and produces a clear, resonant sound when tapped, a testament to its high-temperature firing. Mr. Baba paid particular attention to the handle, designing it to provide a firm, secure grip that makes it very easy to hold. The design of the mug's surface is also highly elaborate; the surface decorated with liquid slip looks like a sand dune, and holding it in your hand feels as if you are gazing at swirling dust. This is a truly exceptional mug, unparalleled in both design and usability.

"Takashi Baba Feature" No box included
Diameter 11.3cm x 9.4cm x Height 10.4cm Takashi Baba was born in 1983 as the eldest son of Bizen ware artist Shosuke Baba. Thinking from a young age that he would become a ceramic artist, he chose to study sculpture in university to broaden the scope of his pottery. He graduated from the Tokyo University of the Arts Department of Sculpture in 2006 and furthered his studies 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 mainly with solo exhibitions at department stores.