Bizen Black Teacup

This Bizen black tea cup 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 kilns. Due to the firing in the new kiln and seasonal factors, the "goma" (sesame glaze) has taken on a matte, ash-gray hue, while the black surface has turned into a metallic black with a subtle bluish tint and hints of gold. The thick, viscous goma flows along the undulating wheel marks, fully conveying the intensity of the firing. Even the foot and the overall structure feature a deep, recessed design, reflecting the unique creativity characteristic of Baba-sensei. Paper box
Diameter 8.8cm x Diameter 8.8cm x Height 7.3cm Takashi Baba was born in 1983 as the eldest son of Bizen ware artist Shosuke Baba. Thinking from a young age that he would become a ceramic artist, he chose to study sculpture in university to broaden his perspective on ceramics. In 2006, he graduated from the Sculpture Department of Tokyo University of the Arts and then 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 mainly through solo exhibitions at department stores.