Ibe Yunomi

This Ibe tea cup is by Takao Kibata, who made his long-awaited debut after nine years of training as a disciple of Jun Isezaki. It is a piece that brilliantly draws out the qualities of the clay; the beautiful black of the Ibe-de technique combines with the natural ash glaze (goma) to create subtle shadings within the black. The superb texture of the clay paired with the simple form gives this tea cup a stylish, avant-garde atmosphere. While the style is modern, it retains the characteristic of Bizen ware to harmonize with any space or setting, making it a delightful piece for daily use.

About the "Takao Kibata New Works Exhibition" No box
Diameter 6.8cm x 6.8cm x Height 9.0cm Takao Kibata was born in Ibe, Bizen City in 1974. In 2002, he began his apprenticeship under Bizen ware artist Jun Isezaki. In 2012, he built his own kiln and became independent in Shimizu, Wake Town. That same year, he received the Tanabe Museum of Art Grand Prize and an Encouragement Award at the Tea Ceremony Arts Exhibition.