Straw white gray sake cup by Tadashi Nishibata

Width: 8.2cm Depth: 8.2cm Height: 5.6cm

- A delightful clay shape enveloped in white

The "Straw White Ash Sake Cup" by Nishibata Tadashi is an impressive piece in which a thick layer of straw white glaze is applied to the red clay of Tanba, flowing softly and boldly. The rich expressions of the clay, flame, and glaze are condensed into this small vessel that fits in the palm of your hand.

The richness of the milky straw-white glaze

The straw-white glaze that covers the surface is thick and creamy like milk, with black iron flecks scattered across the soft white. This appearance is a natural occurrence during firing. A coincidence beyond intention creates a landscape that looks like snow has piled up. By revealing the red clay surface in places, the contrast between white and red stands out, giving the entire vessel a sense of dynamism.

A palm-shaped design that's fun to hold

This sake cup is not just beautiful, but also somehow "fun." The swaying rim, the bulging body, and the solid weight of the base—all of these are finished with a size and texture that fits comfortably in the palm of your hand, and it combines functionality and artistry as a sake cup at a high level.

More than a vessel, it's a sculpture

The irregularly flowing glaze and soft, crushed form make these sake cups resemble a kind of sculpture. The formless beauty, as if they were capturing a natural phenomenon, touches the viewer's senses. The differences between each piece are what make them so appealing, and they create a strong sense of uniqueness that is unlike any other.

Enjoy the view with a drink

When you use this sake cup, it is not just a tool, but a moment to savor the scenery. As sake is poured into it, the luster of the glaze is accentuated, and the soft curve of the rim feels like it fits naturally to your lips. Although it is a small vessel, it enriches the act of drinking itself.

The clay of Tanba and the memory of the artist's hands

This work is imbued with the strong individuality of the red clay of Tamba and the artist's sensitivity to discern it. The Nishibata-style sake cup, which is deliberately uneven and deliberately distorted, is formed in harmony with nature, and while it is rooted in the classics, it is imbued with modern humor and poetry.

This piece, "Straw White Gray Sake Cup," is a vessel that embodies the unique worldview of Nishibata Tadashi, where serenity and playfulness coexist. It will show a new expression each time you use it, accompanying your daily evening drink or a special drink.