Bizen Black Shochu Cup

This is a new Bizen black shochu cup fired in the new kiln of Takashi Baba, who was born in Imbe, has loved Bizen ware since childhood, and finds his life's joy in creating works and firing kilns. Due to the firing process in the new kiln and seasonal factors, the sesame glaze has taken on a matte, ash-gray hue, while the black surface has become a metallic black with a faint bluish, golden sheen. The uniquely glittering surface possesses a mysterious luster, much like a rough gemstone. The tripod base is characterized by quick, sharp carvings, offering a glimpse of Mr. Baba's sense for sculpture.

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Diameter 10.3cm × Diameter 10.0cm × Height 7.2cm Takashi Baba was born in 1983 as the eldest son of Bizen ware artist Shosuke Baba. Thinking from a young age that he would become a potter, he chose to study sculpture in university to broaden his pottery expertise. In 2006, he graduated from the Sculpture Department of Tokyo University of the Arts and entered the Kyoto Municipal Institute of Industrial Technology and Culture to further his training. He became independent in 2007 and held his first solo exhibition. Currently, he is active primarily through solo exhibitions at department stores.