Tanba Red Tea Bowl

Width: 13.4cm Depth: 13.0cm Height: 10.0cm

Introduction

The red and black colors are exquisitely mixed together, creating a piece that fuses strength and beauty. However, the greatest attraction of this tea bowl is its shape. In particular, the tapered rim, which is almost a hemisphere , appears simple at first glance, but its interesting design stands out. The shape of the rim draws the eye into the bowl's interior, giving the entire bowl a unique sense of tension. The tapered rim gives the overall form a powerful curve, creating a balance that is visually and tactilely pleasing.

Dynamism of the semi-spherical shape and tapered rim

This shape, close to a hemisphere, is not merely a pursuit of curvaceous beauty, but also a dynamic strength. The narrowed rim gives the impression that the bowl is condensing energy inside while releasing it to the outside. This form beautifully blends the contrasting elements of stillness and movement, tension and relaxation, giving the entire bowl a lively presence. This design is not just aesthetic, but also elevates the act of tea ceremony itself to a richer experience. The narrowed rim enhances the fit of the bowl when picked up, as if it were naturally placed in the hand. As a result, the user feels one with the bowl and can enjoy a special time as if they are participating as a part of the bowl's design. The design of this bowl is bold and delicate at the same time, and the distortions and imbalances actually enhance the beauty of nature. The technique and sensibility of Nishibata Tadashi's hands have created this one-of-a-kind shape, and it has been calculated to not only create a visual impact, but also to give it a tactile feel when held in the hand and the joy of using it.

Good return and joy of ownership

This piece is a perfect fusion of the powerful contrast of red and black and sophisticated beauty. The bold, dynamic shape and the presence of the split foot give the entire bowl strength and elegance, making an overwhelming impact on those who see and use it. This tea bowl has a depth that allows you to discover new charms every time you pick it up, providing a special experience even during your everyday tea ceremony. With its exquisite harmony of artistry and practicality, the Tamba Red Tea Bowl is a masterpiece that will be loved forever as a work of art, beyond its value as a tea utensil.

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