Bizen ware mug

This Ibe mug is the long-awaited debut work of Takao Kibata, who dedicated nine years to his apprenticeship under Jun Isezaki. The design, intended for easy stacking, adds an interesting accent to this otherwise simple mug, elevating it as a work of art. The rim and handle are thinly formed, achieving both ease of use and a sharp silhouette. The caramel-colored surface, accented with gold tones, emits a unique luster.

About the "Takao Kibata New Works Exhibition" No box included
Diameter 11.8cm x 8.8cm x Height 7.7cm
(The last 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 Objects Exhibition.