Black Bizen Spouted Bowl

This is a black Bizen-yaki katakuchi (spouted bowl) 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. By applying a clay slip, the piece has transformed into a finish of black and deep purple earthen textures. Its unique, stylized penguin-like design is incredibly charming and a delight just to look at. The unusual foot, which appears to be a Bizen-style take on a cut-style base, is another highlight. Paper box
Diameter (including spout) 10.9cm x 9.3cm x Height 11.9cm Takashi Baba was born in 1983 as the eldest son of Bizen ceramic artist Shosuke Baba. Intending to become a potter from an early age, he chose to study sculpture in university to broaden his artistic range. After graduating from the Tokyo University of the Arts with a degree in sculpture in 2006, he honed his skills at the Kyoto Municipal Institute of Industrial Technology and Culture. He became independent in 2007 and held his first solo exhibition. He is currently active, primarily holding solo exhibitions at department stores.