Tanba straw white glaze sake bottle by Nishihata Tadashi

Height: 17.6cm Width: 11.6cm Depth: 11.6cm

The Tamba straw white glaze tokkuri is a work that features an overwhelming presence and a bold shape that divides the clay and white glaze. This tokkuri has a versatile design that can also be used as a flower vase, and it is a wonderful blend of roughness and delicacy.

Overwhelming presence

The Tanba straw white glaze tokkuri has a very strong presence and gives a powerful impression to any space. The shape of the tokkuri is bold yet sophisticated, drawing the viewer's attention. The contrast between the texture of the clay and the white glaze gives the whole piece a unique beauty.

A bold design that divides the clay and white glaze

This tokkuri is characterized by a design that splits the red clay and white glaze into two halves. The clay part evokes the power of nature, while the white glaze half has a smooth and delicate beauty. This contrast gives the whole tokkuri a dynamic impression, making a strong impact on the viewer.

A harmony of roughness and delicacy

The Tanba straw white-glazed sake bottle is a work of art in which roughness and delicacy coexist. The rough texture of the red clay base and the smooth texture of the white glaze are in perfect harmony, completing the piece as a single work of art. The combination of these two elements gives the piece depth and complexity.

Elegant, tranquil, zen-like beauty

Contrary to its bold appearance, it has an elegant and tranquil Zen beauty. The simple shape and calming color evoke the spirit of the tea ceremony and bring peace and tranquility to the user. Its Zen beauty calms the mind and provides a moment of contemplation.

Versatile as a flower vase

The Tamba straw white glaze tokkuri is characterized by its design that allows it to be used as a flower vase. Its shape is ideal for arranging flowers, and it can be beautifully displayed in any space, such as a teahouse or a Western-style room. Arranging flowers in it enhances the tokkuri's presence and brings a rich expression to the space.

A masterpiece of strength, coolness and generosity

This sake bottle is a masterpiece that perfectly suits the words strength, coolness, and generosity. Its powerful design and beautiful white glaze will impress anyone who sees it. This piece, which is a perfect fusion of the tradition and innovation of Tamba ware, is sure to become a treasured item that you can use for a long time.

Craftsmanship and artistry

The Tamba straw white-glazed sake bottle is a work that brings together the outstanding technique and artistry of the artisan. The technique to realize the design that divides the clay and the white glaze, and the firing technique that brings out the beauty of the glaze 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.

Lasting Value

The Tanba straw white glaze tokkuri keeps its beauty even after time has passed. The more you use it, the more its texture improves, and you will grow to love it more and more. It is sure to become a treasured item that you can use for a long time.

This Tanba straw white glaze sake bottle is a supreme work of art that combines strength, beauty, and serenity. Its unique beauty and presence will make your tea ceremony experience even more special. It can also be used as a flower vase, making its beauty a delight in any space.

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