Ibe Shuten

This Ibe sake cup is by Takao Kibata, who made his long-awaited debut after nine years of training as a disciple of Jun Iseki. The thick yellow sesame glaze applied over a deep black body gives the piece a fired finish that evokes the aesthetic of ancient Bizen ware. The skillful firing has also brought a sense of depth to the Ibe clay, creating a nuance that, when gazed upon, feels like ascending into a starry sky. The simple, unadorned form is free of pretension and feels very approachable.

About the "Takao Kibata New Works Exhibition" Includes signed wooden box (with double-bar lid)
Diameter 7.1cm x 7.0cm x Height 5.3cm Takao Kibata was born in Ibe, Bizen City in 1974. In 2002, he began his apprenticeship under Bizen ceramic artist Jun Iseki. He established his own kiln in Shimizu, Wake Town in 2012. In the same year, he received the Encouragement Award at the Tanabe Museum of Art Grand Prize: Tea Ceremony Ceramics Exhibition.