{"product_id":"p7855","title":"Black Bizen Tea Cup (Left-facing Horse)","description":"This is a black Bizen tea cup (Hidari-uma\/Left-facing horse) 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 latest piece was fired in a newly designed climbing kiln in June 2025, and features an auspicious \"left-facing horse\" carved on the front.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is a black Bizen tea cup created using the slip-coating technique that is Mr. Baba's specialty; the black slip, thoroughly fired in the new climbing kiln, emits a dull, gunmetal-like sheen throughout.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe rim features natural ash glaze carried by the flames, creating a \"sesame\" effect that resembles fantastical flames flickering upside down against the black background.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe rim is finished to be slightly thin, allowing it to be enjoyed for various uses, such as a beer mug or a glass for drinks on the rocks.\n\nNo box included (*Paulownia wood box can be crafted separately)\nDiameter 8.0cm x 8.0cm x Height 9.2cm\n\nTakashi Baba was born in 1983 as the eldest son of Bizen ceramic artist Shosuke Baba.\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThinking he would become a potter from a young age, he chose to study sculpture in university to broaden his perspective on ceramics.\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe graduated from the Sculpture Department of Tokyo University of the Arts in 2006 and honed his skills at the Kyoto Municipal Institute of Industrial Technology and Culture.\n\nHe became independent in 2007 and held his first solo exhibition.\n\nHe is currently active, primarily holding solo exhibitions at department stores.","brand":"馬場隆志","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618211778657,"sku":"7855","price":8800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7855.jpg?v=1790233367","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7855","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}