Hidari-uma Rice Bowl

This new Bizen-ware "left-facing horse" (hidari-uma) rice bowl was fired in the new kiln of Takashi Baba, who was born in Imbe and has loved Bizen ware since childhood, finding his life's joy in creating works and firing the kiln. Created to commemorate the first firing of the kiln, this auspicious rice bowl is engraved with a "left-facing horse" (hidari-uma) in mirror writing. Due to the humidity and reduction firing characteristic of this kiln, a golden hue is cast over the *hidasuki* (fire-cord) markings. The *hidasuki* glistens when it absorbs moisture, making every meal a delight. Paper box
Diameter 13.1cm x 12.8cm x Height 5.4cm Takashi Baba was born in 1983 as the eldest son of Bizen-ware artist Shosuke Baba. Thinking from a young age that he would one day become a potter, he chose to study sculpture in university to broaden his perspective on ceramic art. He graduated from the Tokyo University of the Arts with a degree in sculpture in 2006, then went on to hone his skills at the Kyoto Municipal Institute of Industrial Technology and Culture. He became independent in 2007 and held his first solo exhibition. He is currently active primarily through solo exhibitions at department stores.