{"product_id":"p6238","title":"Black Bizen Beer Mug","description":"This is a brand-new black Bizen beer mug, fresh from the kiln, by Takashi Baba, an artist who was born in Imbe, has loved Bizen ware since childhood, and finds his life's joy in creating works and firing kilns.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is his latest work, just removed from the kiln in April 2021.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is a black Bizen beer mug created using the slip-coating technique that is Baba's specialty, with a stylish black Bizen finish that perfectly complements its innovative design.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe thoroughly fired black slip emits a dull, gunmetal-like luster throughout, and its unique, metal-like texture is almost hypnotic.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFurthermore, the way the yellow sesame glaze (kama) has formed due to the intense firing is beautiful, and the way the glaze flows from the rim in droplets is magnificent.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe undulating surface, created by applying liquid clay to the body, is superb and serves as a creative testament to the rich imagination typical of Baba.\u003cbr\u003e\n\nNo box included (*a paulownia wood box can be made upon request)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 9.8cm x 9.6cm x Height 13.1cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\nTakashi Baba was born in 1983 as the eldest son of Bizen ware artist Shosuke Baba.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHaving decided to become a potter from a young age, he chose to study sculpture in university to broaden his artistic scope.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2006, he graduated from the Tokyo University of the Arts with a degree in sculpture and then honed his skills at the Kyoto Municipal Institute of Industrial Technology and Culture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe became independent in 2007 and held his first solo exhibition.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCurrently, he is active primarily through solo exhibitions at major department stores.","brand":"馬場隆志","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618041811041,"sku":"6238","price":8800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6238.jpg?v=1790231369","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6238","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}