{"product_id":"p6616","title":"Bizen Black Tea Cup","description":"This is a Bizen black teacup by Takashi Baba, an artist born in Imbe who has loved Bizen ware since childhood and finds his life's joy in creating works and firing kilns.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece was taken from the kiln in November 2021.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is a black Bizen teacup featuring the slip-coated style that is a specialty of Mr. Baba, with a stylish black slip that suits its innovative design perfectly.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe thoroughly fired black slip emits a dull, gunmetal-like luster throughout, and its unique metallic texture is truly captivating.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nOn the rim, there are traces of natural glaze carried by the flames; specifically on the front, the black slip has melted to form black running \"goma\" (sesame-seed) patterns.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nShaped like a small tea bowl, this slightly wide teacup is a versatile piece that can also be used as a glass for shochu or on the rocks.\u003cbr\u003e\n\nNo box\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 8.3cm x 8.2cm x Height 7.6cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\nTakashi Baba was born in 1983 as the eldest son of Bizen ware artist Shosuke Baba.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThinking from a young age that he would become a ceramic artist, he chose to study sculpture in university to broaden his perspective on pottery.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe graduated from the Tokyo University of the Arts Department of Sculpture in 2006 and further honed his skills at the Kyoto Municipal Institute of Industrial Technology and Culture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe became an independent artist in 2007 and held his first solo exhibition.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe is currently active, primarily holding solo exhibitions at department stores.","brand":"馬場隆志","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618058358881,"sku":"6616","price":5940.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6616.jpg?v=1790231686","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6616","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}