Bizen ware teacup

This Bizen teacup is by Takao Kibata, who made his long-awaited debut after nine years of diligent training as an apprentice to Jun Isezaki. The piece brilliantly brings out the qualities of the clay, with a texture that graduates from dark brown to black in a matte finish without any gloss; the deeper you look into its rich color, the more you are drawn in. The combination of superb clay quality and a simple form makes this teacup both stylish and evocative of avant-garde pottery. Despite its modern style, it possesses the characteristic of Bizen ware that allows it to harmonize with any space or setting, making it a delight to use as an everyday teacup.

About the "Takao Kibata New Works Exhibition" No box
Diameter 7.8cm x 7.8cm x Height 9.3cm Takao Kibata was born in Imbe, 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 Encouragement Award at the Tanabe Museum of Art's "Chanoyu Molding Exhibition."