Tanba straw white glaze sake cup by Nishihata Tadashi

Height: 6.2cm Width: 8.8cm Depth: 8.0cm

The beauty of the straw-white glaze, reminiscent of a snowy landscape

The beauty of this sake cup is captivating to the viewer, as the straw white glaze creates a pattern that resembles a snowy landscape. The unique pattern created by the natural flow of the glaze is reminiscent of a quiet winter landscape and has a calming effect. This piece, which beautifully combines the smoothness of the white glaze with the simplicity of the clay, embodies the essence of Tamba ware originality.

Powerful design and overwhelming presence

The Tanba straw white glaze sake cup features a powerful design that makes it hard to believe it is a sake cup. Its size and weight make a strong impression the moment you pick it up. Despite its overwhelming presence, the design is intricately balanced and maintains beautiful proportions.

Elegant appearance

This sake cup has a strong yet elegant presence. Its simple yet sophisticated design will make your tea ceremony experience special. Its elegance makes it versatile enough to be used in any situation, and will add a touch of elegance to your dining table or tea ceremony.

Beautiful and practical as an object

Tanba straw white glaze sake cups combine beauty as an object with practicality. Their unique design and beautiful straw white glaze patterns make them a great addition to any room interior. Furthermore, by actually using them as sake cups, you can enjoy their functionality and beauty at the same time.

A masterpiece that exudes both serenity and dynamism

This sake cup is Tamba's latest masterpiece, exuding both serenity and dynamism. It beautifully combines the quiet beauty of the straw-white glaze pattern with the dynamic energy of the powerful shape. This will deeply impress the user and provide a special moment.

Craftsmanship and artistry

The Tamba straw white glaze sake cup is a work that brings together Nishibata-sama's outstanding technique and artistry. The technique to control the flow of the straw white glaze and the firing technique to bring out its beauty to the fullest 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 at the same time.

Create a special moment

Tanba straw white glaze sake cups make tea ceremonies and mealtimes even more special. Their powerful presence and natural beauty bring a special atmosphere to the dining table and tea ceremony, providing a comfortable sense of satisfaction. You will be captivated by their beauty and functionality every time you use them.

Lasting Value

The Tanba straw white glaze sake cup will continue to retain its beauty even 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 Tamba straw white glaze sake cup is a supreme work of art that combines the tradition and innovation of Tamba ware. Its unique beauty and presence will make your tea ceremony moment special. It also combines beauty and practicality as an objet d'art, allowing you to enjoy its charm in any situation.

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