Red Fuji Tea Bowl Nishihata Tadashi

Height: 10.2cm Width: 13.0cm Depth: 13.0cm

The Red Fuji Tea Bowl is a bold piece depicting Mt. Fuji, the symbol of Japan, and is characterized by its beauty and strength. The large pattern of Mt. Fuji painted on the front gives the viewer a sense of the universal Japanese spirit. This tea bowl is a perfect fusion of traditional elements and modern sensibilities.

The beauty of Mt. Fuji and Japanese paintings

The front of the Red Fuji tea bowl features a large pattern of Mt. Fuji. This design of Mt. Fuji is abstracted, expressing the beauty of Japanese painting as it is. The red color of Mt. Fuji is reminiscent of Mt. Fuji at sunrise or sunset, and this scene is condensed into the tea bowl. The presence of Mt. Fuji gives the entire tea bowl a powerful impression.

The appeal of contemporary art

This piece is not just a traditional craft, but also has high appreciation value as contemporary art. The abstract design of Mt. Fuji is simple yet sophisticated, and maintains a beautiful balance from any angle. The design can be displayed not only in teahouses but also in Western-style rooms and anywhere else, bringing a unique beauty and harmony to the space.

Beauty and individuality

The Nishitan Tadashi style Red Fuji tea bowl has a very beautiful shape and a strong personality. This tea bowl is as beautiful as any other object and will make its presence known in any environment. The powerful design of Mt. Fuji combined with the red coloring enhances its value as a work of art that goes beyond its function as a tea bowl.

Craftsmanship and artistry

This Red Fuji tea bowl is a masterpiece that brings together the outstanding technique and artistry of Nishibata Masashi. The intricate technique used to depict the Mt. Fuji pattern and the firing technique to achieve the vivid red color are the result of the artisan's many years of experience and hard work. When you hold it in your hand, you will be able to feel both the tradition and innovation of Tamba ware.

Create a special moment

The Red Fuji Tea Bowl will make your tea ceremony even more special. The beautiful pattern of Mt. Fuji and the red color bring a special atmosphere to your tea ceremony and give you a comfortable sense of satisfaction. You will be captivated by its beauty and functionality every time you use it.

Lasting Value

The Red Fuji Tea Bowl will continue to retain its beauty over time. The more you use it, the more its texture will improve, and you will gradually grow to love it more and more. It is sure to become a treasured item that you can use for a long time.

This Red Fuji Tea Bowl is a supreme work of art that combines tradition and modern art. Its unique beauty and strength will make your tea ceremony experience even more special. It will blend in with any space and impress anyone who sees it.

Masashi Nishibata Biography

Born on February 24, 1948. Started making pottery in 1969. 1976. Hyogo Prefectural Exhibition Encouragement Award. 1986. Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition for the first time. 1988. Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition, Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition, Japan Crafts Association President's Award. 1989. Selected for the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, Handon no Kai, Nogawa Memorial Award. 1991. Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition, Selected for the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, Grand Prize at the Tea Ceremony Forms Exhibition. 1992. Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition, Tea Ceremony Forms Exhibition, Excellence Award, Hyogo Prefecture Emerging Artist Encouragement Award. Invited to exhibit at the NHK-sponsored Paris-Japanese Ceramics Now 100 Selections, Excellence Award at the Tea Ceremony Forms Exhibition. 1993. Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition, Solo Exhibition at Sogo Hiroshima Store, Kyoto Chemin. 1994. Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition, Solo Exhibition at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store. 1995. Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition, Solo Exhibition at Sogo Hiroshima Store. 1996. Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition. Awarded the Excellence Award at the Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition, solo exhibition at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store
1997 Encouragement Award at the Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition 1998 Selected for the Japanese Traditional Crafts Exhibition Solo exhibition at Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi Selected for the Japanese Traditional Crafts Exhibition 2000 Solo exhibition at Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi Solo exhibition at Mitsukoshi Fukuoka 2001 Selected for the Japanese Traditional Crafts Exhibition at Gallery Dojima 2002 Solo exhibition at Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi Solo exhibition at Gallery Dojima 2003 Solo exhibition at Santa Fe Touchingston, USA 2004 Father and son exhibition at Sogo Hiroshima store Grand Prize at the Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition 2005 Exhibited at Akashi City Museum of Culture and Hyogo Ceramics Exhibition Purchased Akadobedai, Hyogo Ceramic Art Museum Solo exhibition at Gallery Dojima Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi 2006 Grand Prize at the Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition Selected for the Japanese Traditional Crafts Exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and the Japan Society Gallery of New York Solo exhibition at Takashimaya Yokohama Touchingston, USA Father and son exhibition at Takashimaya Matsuyama 2007 Toshun-kai Exhibition, Sogo Yokohama Encouragement Award at the Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition Selected for the Japanese Traditional Crafts Exhibition 2008 Selected for the Japanese Traditional Crafts Exhibition Solo Exhibition, Yokohama Takashimaya Mitsukoshi Main Store, Santa Fe, Touchingston, USA Toshun-kai Exhibition, Funabashi Seibu Sogo Hiroshima Invited to exhibit at the Japanese Ceramics Exhibition 2009 Solo Exhibition, Gallery Dojima, Sendai Mitsukoshi 2010 Sogo Kobe Exhibited at the Musee Tomo Grand Prize Exhibition, Contemporary Tea Solo Exhibition, Yokohama Takashimaya Touchingston, USA, Santa Fe, 2011 Invited to exhibit at the Japanese Ceramics Exhibition Solo Exhibition, Joan B. Marvis, New York, USA Invited to exhibit at the Japanese Ceramics Exhibition 2013 Exhibited at the Musee Tomo "Contemporary Famous Bowls" Solo Exhibition, Mitsukoshi Main Store, Santa Fe, USA Miyazaki Gallery, Sogo Kobe Chiba Sogo 2014 Solo Exhibition Solo Exhibition, Mitsukoshi Main Store, Santa Fe, USA 2015 Received the Hyogo Prefecture Cultural Award in 2016. Exhibited at Higashihiroshima City Museum of Art for Ceramics that Color Our Lives - Food Wares. Exhibited at Joan B. Marvis' 40th Anniversary Exhibition in 2017, New York, USA.
Solo Exhibition at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store in 2018