Tamba straw white glaze tea bowl Nishihata Tadashi

Height: 9.2cm Width: 13.4cm Depth: 13.4cm

The Tamba straw white glaze tea bowl is a product that combines traditional Tamba ware techniques with original design. The highlight of this tea bowl is the bold split foot that catches your eye. The design of the foot is different from the usual shape, and its powerful crack gives the piece a unique dynamism. The split foot not only has a striking appearance, but also has stability and functionality.

A beautiful plum blossom skin with straw white glaze

The straw-white glaze that covers the surface of the tea bowl forms a magnificent pattern of plum blossom skin. This glaze is created naturally during the firing process, and its beautiful snow-like pattern gives a quiet impression to the viewer. The unique expression of the straw-white glaze spreads over the entire tea bowl, providing visual enjoyment as well as tactile enjoyment.

Goes well with brick-red soil

This tea bowl goes perfectly with the brick-like red clay. The warm color of the red clay brings out the whiteness of the straw white glaze. The striking contrast between the red and white gives this tea bowl a unique presence. At the same time, this combination is visually very harmonious, evoking a sophisticated beauty.

Achieving both presence and elegance

This Tamba straw white glaze tea bowl has an overwhelming presence as well as an elegant and refined beauty. The bold design and the delicate glaze expression are in perfect harmony, making it a highly refined work of art. Its presence is also outstanding at the tea ceremony, providing a special experience to the user.

Craftsmanship and artistry

Nishibata Tadashi's works are the culmination of many years of experience and outstanding technique. This tea bowl is no exception, and its intricate workmanship and high-quality finish clearly demonstrate the craftsman's dedication and passion. When you hold it in your hands, you will be able to feel the supreme beauty that combines the tradition and innovation of Tamba ware.

Create a special moment

The Tanba straw white glaze tea bowl will make your tea ceremony even more special. The contrast between the beautiful plum blossom skin of the straw white glaze and the brick-like red clay brings a special atmosphere to your tea ceremony and gives you a comfortable sense of satisfaction. You will be captivated by its beauty and functionality every time you use it.

Lasting Value

Nishibata Tadashi's works continue to retain their beauty even over time. This Tanba straw white-glazed 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.

The Tanba straw white-glazed tea bowl is a supreme work of art that combines the beauty of nature and human skill.

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