{"product_id":"p6979","title":"Bizen Black Guinomi","description":"Born in Imbe and having loved Bizen ware since childhood, Takashi Baba finds his life's joy in creating works and firing kilns. This is a new Bizen black sake cup (guinomi) that has just been removed from the kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is the latest work, freshly removed from the kiln in April 2023.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is a black Bizen sake cup made with slip-painted clay, a technique in which Mr. Baba excels, and the stylish black slip perfectly complements the innovative design.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe thoroughly fired black slip emits a dull, gunmetal-like luster overall, and the unique, metal-like texture is truly captivating.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \"goma\" (ash glaze) that flowed from the back to the front in one go is also remarkably interesting, and the calm, slightly grayish tone of the ash characteristic of Mr. Baba's kilns contrasts beautifully with the black surface, which possesses both elegance and a glossy sheen.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAmong the flowing ash, what particularly catches the eye is the crystallized ash flow on the front, which appears more like a raised mountain than a simple drip.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe carefully faceted molding is a hallmark of Mr. Baba, who studied sculpture, and it pairs perfectly with the ash that cascades down like a waterfall.\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-san)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter including drip: 7.0cm x 6.3cm x Height 6.4cm\n\nTakashi Baba was born in 1983 as the eldest son of Bizen ceramic artist Shosuke Baba.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nConsidering a future as a ceramic artist since childhood, he chose to study sculpture in university to broaden the scope of his pottery.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2006, he graduated from the Tokyo University of the Arts with a degree in sculpture and joined the Kyoto Municipal Institute of Industrial Technology and Culture to further his training.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe became an independent artist in 2007 and held his first solo exhibition.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCurrently, he is active primarily through solo exhibitions at department stores.","brand":"馬場隆志","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618729381985,"sku":"6979","price":16500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6979.jpg?v=1790241444","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p6979","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}