Ibe Mug

This Ibe mug is the work of Takao Kibata, who made his long-awaited debut after nine years of training as an apprentice under Jun Isezaki. Designed to be stackable, the form adds an interesting accent to what would otherwise be a simple mug. The rim and handle are thinly crafted, achieving both ease of use and a sharp silhouette. The "goma" (ash glaze) effect layered over the Ibe black creates a beautiful contrast of light and dark.

About "Takao Kibata New Works Exhibition" No box included
Diameter 11.6cm x 8.5cm x Height 7.4cm
(The final image shows how they look when stacked.) Takao Kibata was born in Ibe, Bizen City, in 1974. He began his apprenticeship under Bizen ware master Jun Isezaki in 2002. In 2012, he built his own kiln and became independent in Shimizu, Wake Town. That same year, he received the Encouragement Award at the Tanabe Museum of Art's "Tea Ceremony Forms" exhibition.