Bizen ware mug

This Bizen ware mug was crafted 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 liquid clay to the surface, he has created a mud-painting effect that resembles the ripples of sand on a beach. The handle has also been thoughtfully designed, shaped specifically to fit the fingers for a comfortable grip. Combined with relatively basic kiln-altered effects such as sangiri (oxygen-reduced firing) and goma (ash glazing), the piece offers a serene aesthetic that is perfect for everyday use. Paper box
Diameter 12.4cm x Diameter 9.9cm x Height 9.6cm Takashi Baba was born in 1983 as the eldest son of Bizen ware artist Shosuke Baba. With the intention of becoming a potter from a young age, he chose to study sculpture in university to broaden his artistic perspective. After graduating from the Tokyo University of the Arts with a degree in sculpture in 2006, he further refined his craft at the Kyoto Municipal Institute of Industrial Technology and Culture. He became independent in 2007 and held his first solo exhibition. Today, he is actively showcasing his work primarily through solo exhibitions at department stores.