{"product_id":"p6683","title":"Bizen Black Teacup","description":"This is a new Bizen black yunomi (teacup) fresh from the kiln by Takashi Baba, an artist born in Imbe who has loved Bizen pottery since childhood and finds his life's joy in creating works and firing kilns.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece was taken from the kiln in July 2022.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is a black Bizen yunomi featuring the slip coating that is Baba's specialty, with a stylish black slip that suits his innovative design perfectly.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe thoroughly fired black slip emits a dull, gunmetal-like luster overall, creating a unique, metallic texture that draws the viewer in.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTraces of natural glaze blown onto the rim by the flames are visible, and on the front in particular, the black slip has melted to form black \"goma\" (sesame) drips.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis large yunomi is shaped like a slightly smaller cylindrical tea bowl and can be enjoyed for various purposes, such as a cafe au lait bowl or a rocks glass.\u003cbr\u003e\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 8.8cm x 8.5cm x Height 9.0cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\nTakashi Baba was born in 1983 as the eldest son of Bizen ceramic artist Shosuke Baba.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDetermined to become a potter from a young age, he chose to study sculpture in university to broaden his perspective on ceramic art.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe became independent in 2007 and held his first solo exhibition.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe is currently active, focusing primarily on solo exhibitions at department stores.","brand":"馬場隆志","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618060161121,"sku":"6683","price":5940.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6683.jpg?v=1790231737","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p6683","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}