Red Mount Fuji Tea Bowl by Nishihata tadashi

Width: 14.0cm Depth: 12.8cm Height: 10.2cm

Introduction

The theme of this piece is Mount Fuji, a symbol of Japan, but the depiction is surprisingly sophisticated. The crimson Fuji that appears faintly on the white background is delicate, as if floating in a mist, and leaves a strong impression on the viewer. The symbolic beauty of Mount Fuji is expressed through this tea bowl as if it were a Japanese painting, and you can feel the exquisite harmony between tradition and modern sensibility.

The beauty of Mt. Fuji and Japanese paintings

The Mt. Fuji depicted on the "Tamba Red Fuji Tea Bowl" resembles a Japanese painting on a canvas. The Mt. Fuji is not a simple silhouette, but is drawn delicately and slenderly, with a faint vermilion color emerging from a white background reminiscent of the mountain bathed in the morning or evening sun. This modest yet beautiful depiction perfectly captures the mystical side of Mt. Fuji, which has long been loved by the Japanese. The beauty of Mt. Fuji, with its accentuated vermilion color, has the restrained elegance of traditional Japanese paintings, but also exudes a somewhat modern sensibility.

The appeal of contemporary art

This tea bowl is not only valuable as a traditional tea ceremony utensil, but also as a piece of contemporary art that has great value. The design, with its vermilion Mt. Fuji, is very simple, yet stands out for its delicacy and boldness. This design maintains a beautiful balance from any angle, and harmonizes not only with Japanese-style rooms, but also with modern spaces, and the tea bowl itself colors the space with its unique presence. This piece by Nishibata Tadashi should be appreciated as a piece of contemporary art that transcends the boundaries of tradition.

The beauty of form and the symbolism of Mt. Fuji

The "Tamba Red Fuji Tea Bowl" beautifully combines the iconic shape of Fuji with the shape of the cup, emanating a powerful individuality. The narrowed rim, almost hemispherical, enhances the beauty of the overall shape, and the subtle distortion further emphasizes the beauty of Mt. Fuji. The entire tea bowl goes beyond its function as a vessel, beautifully depicting the symbolic shape of Mt. Fuji like a three-dimensional canvas. The harmony of this shape is a physical expression of the beauty of Japanese nature that Mt. Fuji symbolizes.

Craftsmanship and artistry

The skills required to create this tea bowl are the result of Nishibata Tadashi's expert technique. The firing technique that produces the vermilion color and the technique used to create the intricate pattern of Mt. Fuji are the result of years of experience and study, and they give the piece a sense of vitality. The contrast between the intricately detailed design of Mt. Fuji and the white space that spreads out in the background creates a simple yet profound artistic quality.

Create a special moment

This "Tamba Red Fuji Tea Bowl" brings a special atmosphere to your tea ceremony. Not only does it look good, but every time you pick it up, the symbolic beauty of Mt. Fuji resonates in your heart, and it has the power to transform that moment into a special one. Not only does it allow you to enjoy tea, but the beauty of Mt. Fuji also makes you feel a deep respect and gratitude for Japanese nature and culture.

Lasting Value

This Red Fuji Tea Bowl is a masterpiece that retains its beauty over time and improves in texture the more it is used. Through daily use as a tea bowl, the user will grow to love the piece and will treasure it for a long time. With its timeless beauty and symbolism, the Tamba Red Fuji Tea Bowl is sure to become a lifelong treasure that will be loved forever. This piece is a perfect blend of tradition and modern art, and will continue to deeply move those who see it and those who use 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