{"product_id":"p6687","title":"Yohen Blue Sake Cup","description":"This is a newly kiln-fired Bizen Yohen Ao (Blue) Guinomi (sake cup) 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 is his latest work, just removed from the kiln in July 2022.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is from his \"Yohen Ao\" (Blue Kiln-Change) series, which evolves his signature black Bizen style—created with painted clay—by transforming parts of the black surface into a vibrant cobalt blue.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe most striking feature is the intense cobalt blue coloration, but even in the black areas, the strong firing has produced a unique gunmetal-like black finish.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe sesame-like ash glaze (goma) flowing from the back to the front is also fascinating; the slightly grayish, calm-toned goma characteristic of Baba's kiln beautifully accentuates the black and blue hues.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile the form is quite large, the simple, straightforward shape of the sake cup allows you to fully enjoy the innovative firing technique without distraction.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe vibrant blue and cool black deepen in color when in use, offering not only visual intrigue but also the pleasure of an enhanced drinking experience.\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-san)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.6cm x 6.6cm x Height 5.7cm\n\nTakashi Baba was born in 1983 as the eldest son of Bizen ware artist Shosuke Baba.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nEnvisioning a future as a ceramic artist from an early age, he chose to study sculpture in university to broaden the scope of his pottery.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter graduating from the Sculpture Department of Tokyo University of the Arts in 2006, he 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":46618060292193,"sku":"6687","price":27500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6687.jpg?v=1790231742","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6687","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}