Bizen Yohen Sake Cup

This is a new Bizen kiln-transmutation sake cup by Takashi Baba, who was born in Imbe, has loved Bizen ware since childhood, and finds his life's joy in creating works and firing kilns. Fired with the intention of achieving an ash-covered effect, the piece features kiln-transmutated reddish-purple and gray hues throughout, giving it an appearance reminiscent of pumice stone. It possesses a presence that feels like a cross between Shigaraki and Bizen ware, with well-melted sesame glaze forming vitreous crystals distinct from the ash-covered areas. Although it harbors an intense ash coating, the rim is made smooth by the sesame crystals; combined with its orthodox form, the cup remains comfortable to use despite its dramatic scenery.

See the blog post for Takashi Baba's new works Signed wooden box to be provided at a later date (please allow some time for shipping)
Diameter 7.0cm x Diameter 6.9cm x Height 6.0cm 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 pottery. He graduated from the Tokyo University of the Arts with a degree in sculpture in 2006, then entered the Kyoto Municipal Institute of Industrial Technology and Culture to refine his skills. He became independent in 2007 and held his first solo exhibition. Currently, he is active primarily with solo exhibitions at department stores.