White Elegant Tea Bowl by Takeshi Shimizu

Height: 12.7cm Width: 9.5cm

The rare beauty of Shiratanba

The "White Tanba Tea Bowl by Tsuyoshi Shimizu" stands out for its rare white color. White Tanba was created in the mid-to-late Edo period, when iron-rich soil was the norm in Japan, making it extremely difficult to produce white pottery. Tsuyoshi Shimizu has inherited the tradition of White Tanba while bringing out a beauty that is suitable for the modern era.

Powder-drawing techniques

This white Tanba tea bowl is made using a technique called kohiki, which involves applying white mud. This technique, which was developed in the late Edo period, allows for a beautiful white surface even with clay that is high in iron. The smooth white color created by the kohiki technique gives the bowl an elegant shine, bringing out the vibrant green of the matcha.

Soil that makes the most of nature's bounty

Tsuyoshi Shimizu dug up the soil himself and discovered Shirotanba clay. Shirotanba clay is fired at a high temperature of 1230°C, which brings out its unique beautiful white color and durability. Firing at this high temperature not only makes the tea bowls extremely durable and long-lasting, but also ensures that their beauty is maintained forever.

History and traditions of the Edo period

Unlike Mino ware or Shigaraki, white clay is not produced in Shirotanba, and it developed in its own way in the middle to late Edo period. This Shirotanba tea bowl was created during the Edo period, when white pottery was difficult to produce, and it is a piece that evokes the technological innovation and aesthetic sense of the time. Shimizu Tsuyoshi's Shirotanba tea bowl is a valuable piece that conveys this history and tradition to the present day.

Craftsmanship and artistry

This white Tanba tea bowl was completed thanks to the outstanding technique and artistic sensibility of Tsuyoshi Shimizu. From the selection of the clay to the powder-painting technique and firing process, every step is packed with exquisite skill. When you hold it in your hand, you can feel the high level of skill and aesthetic sense, and you will discover something new every time you use it.

Creating a special moment

This tea bowl will make your tea ceremony even more special. The beautiful white color of the white tanba creates a special atmosphere in the tea ceremony space, providing a comfortable and satisfying feeling. You will be captivated by its beauty and functionality every time you use it. Shimizu Tsuyoshi's white tanba tea bowl will turn your tea ceremony into a special experience.

Lasting Value

Tsuyoshi Shimizu's works continue to retain their beauty over time. This white Tamba tea bowl is also a masterpiece that can be used for a long time and will become a lifelong treasure. The more you use it, the more its texture will improve and you will gradually grow to love it more. Tsuyoshi Shimizu's white Tamba tea bowl is a valuable piece that will continue to be loved by generations.

Please enjoy the beauty and ease of use of the "White Tanba Tea Bowl by Tsuyoshi Shimizu" by having it at hand. This exquisite item will transform your everyday tea ceremony into something special.

Biography
Born in Tachikui, Hyogo Prefecture in 1975
1999 Graduated from Kyoto City University of Arts, Department of Crafts, majoring in ceramics. Studied under ceramic artists Masayuki Imai and Masamasa
2005 - Worked at the Museum of Ceramic Art, Hyogo (until 2012)
2010 - 2011 Part-time lecturer at Hyogo University of Teacher Education
2015: Visited Canada (Owata, Vancouver) through a Ministry of Foreign Affairs program
2019 Lecture at the Japan-Korea Academic Symposium (Gimhae Buncheong Ceramics Museum/Korea, '16)

Major Exhibitions/Open Call Exhibitions
2010 Biennale KUMAMOTO FINAL (Kumamoto Prefectural Museum of Art)
2012 Kyoto Prefectural Art and Craft New Artists Exhibition, Kyoto Art and Craft Biennale (Kyoto Museum of Art)
2013: Selected for the 22nd Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition ('11)
2014 Gwangju Biennale (Gwangju Folk Museum/South Korea)
2016 Exhibition of crafts from UCCN in the field of Crafts & Folk Art
(Icheon World Ceramic Center/Korea)
2017 Ischawan, One World: International Artists Chawan Ren Exhibition (Ryudo Makoto/Taiwan)
2018 2018 TEA BOWL Exhibition of Gyeongsanam-Do (Gimhae Cultural Center/Korea)
150 Years of Hyogo Pottery - From Technique and Craftsmanship to Art and Individuality (The Museum of Ceramic Art, Hyogo)
2019 KOGEI Art Fair KANAZAWA 2019 (THE SHARE HOTELS KUMU Kanazawa)
2022: Selected for the 39th Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition (Tabe Museum of Art/Shimane) (6 times in total)
2023 Selected for the 10th Kikuchi Biennale (Kikuchi Kanmi Memorial Museum Tomo/Tokyo)

Awards
2010 Contemporary Ceramic Art Hagi Grand Prize Exhibition 2010 (Yamaguchi Prefectural Hagi Museum of Art, Urakami Memorial Museum) Honorable Mention
2011: Honorable Mention at the 57th All-Kansai Art Exhibition (Osaka Municipal Museum of Art) (2009: Same award)
Kobe Biennale 2011 Contemporary Ceramic Art Exhibition Encouragement Award (same award in 2009)
2017 Hyogo Prefecture Art Encouragement Award
2018: 11th Contemporary Tea Ceremony Exhibition, Excellence Award; 23rd Mino Tea Bowl Exhibition, Gold Award
2019 12th Contemporary Tea Ceramics Exhibition Excellence Award 5th Geibunkyo Exhibition Kyoto City Mayor Award
2023 15th Contemporary Tea Ceramics Exhibition Excellence Award