Hidari-uma Rice Bowl

This is a new Bizen "Left-Facing Horse" rice bowl, 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 kilns. This auspicious rice bowl is crafted to commemorate the kiln's inaugural firing and features an engraving of a "left-facing horse" (hidari-uma), with the character for "horse" written in mirror image. Due to the humidity and reduction characteristic of this particular firing, the "hidasuki" (fire-cord) markings are adorned with a golden sheen. The hidasuki glows as it absorbs moisture, making every meal a delight. Paper box
Diameter 13.2cm x 13.2cm x Height 5.6cm Takashi Baba was born in 1983 as the eldest son of Bizen ware artist Shosuke Baba. Having considered becoming a ceramic artist since his childhood, he chose to study sculpture in university to broaden his artistic perspective. After graduating from the Department of Sculpture at Tokyo University of the Arts in 2006, he further honed 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.