Ibe Yunomi

This is an Ibe teacup by Takao Kibata, who made his long-awaited debut after nine years of diligent training as a disciple of Jun Isezaki. The piece brilliantly draws out the natural qualities of the clay; the beautiful black tone characteristic of Ibe ware combines with the *goma* (ash glaze) to create subtle gradations of shading. The combination of its magnificent clay texture and simple form gives it a stylish, avant-garde ceramic quality, even as a teacup. While the style is modern, it retains the distinctive Bizen ware trait of harmonizing with any space or setting, making it a delightful choice for everyday use.

About the "Takao Kibata New Works Exhibition" No box included
Diameter 7.0cm × 7.0cm × Height 9.0cm Takao Kibata was born in Imbe, Bizen City in 1974. He began his apprenticeship under Bizen pottery master Jun Isezaki in 2002. In 2012, he established his own kiln in Shimizu, Wake Town. That same year, he received the Tanabe Museum of Art Award and the Encouragement Prize at the Exhibition of Ceramic Art for Tea Ceremony.