Black teacup

This is a new Bizen black teacup by Takashi Baba, an artist born in Imbe who has loved Bizen ware since childhood and finds his life's joy in creating pieces and firing the kiln. True to Mr. Baba's own words that "it was a highly successful firing," this luxurious teacup is generously covered in rich yellow sesame glaze. The yellow glaze also flows abundantly into the interior, creating a stunning contrast of jet black and gold alongside the deep luster achieved through excellent firing. The attractive scenery inside the bowl and its rounded, large form also make it suitable for use as a shochu cup. Paper box
Diameter 9.0cm x 9.0cm x Height 8.0cm Takashi Baba was born in 1983 as the eldest son of Bizen ware artist Shosuke Baba. Considering a career as a ceramic artist from a young age, he chose to study sculpture in university to broaden the scope of his pottery. After graduating from the Tokyo University of the Arts sculpture department 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.