Bizen Ware Gold-Accented Carved Yunomi Tea Cup

This is a new Bizen gold-painted carved tea 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. This tea cup is part of the gold-painted series that he challenged himself with in this kiln firing; the *hidasuki* (fire-cord) markings, which shine like metal, decorate the surface of the vessel. The fine carvings made with a spatula to accentuate the brilliance of the gold, along with the *mitsugeshi-wari* (three-legged) foot, showcase the challenging craftsmanship characteristic of Baba-sensei. Although it is a tea cup, its near-spherical shape makes it well-suited for use as a *shochu* cup or a cafe au lait bowl. Paper box
Diameter 9.8cm x 9.8cm x Height 8.6cm Takashi Baba was born in 1983 as the eldest son of Bizen ceramic artist Shosuke Baba. Intending to become a ceramic artist from a young age, he chose to study sculpture in university to broaden the scope of his pottery. In 2006, he graduated from the Tokyo University of the Arts with a degree in sculpture and subsequently honed his skills at the Kyoto Municipal Institute of Industrial Technology and Culture. He became independent in 2007 and held his first solo exhibition. Currently, he is actively exhibiting, primarily with solo shows at department stores.