Tanba Red Earth Water Jar Nishihata Masashi

Width: 25.4cm Depth: 25.4cm Height: 18cm

Tanba Red Clay Water Jar by Tadashi Nishibata

- Scenery painted by fire, silence told by earth

This work, "Tamba Akadobe Mizuji" by Nishibata Tadashi, is a masterpiece that beautifully combines the beauty of the deep red clay that is unique to Tamba ware with the glaze that appears naturally during firing. The soft, rounded shape and the natural color changes created by the flow of the glaze create a deep sense of serenity and a lingering impression on the viewer.

The warmth of red clay

This water jar is made from red clay, which is unique to the Tanba region and is rich in iron, and the powerful color of the fired pot stands out. The reddish-brown base contrasts with the glazed areas, further enhancing its depth and warmth. The texture, which makes you feel the clay breathing, gives the entire vessel a natural breath.

Glaze depicts a scene of flames

The glaze that flows from the lid to the shoulders creates unexpected expressions due to the action of the flames and ash during firing. The golden-brown glaze bursts into granules and mixes with the red clay surface, creating a rich landscape that evokes the transitions of nature, like the morning sun shining over a mountain ridge.

The gentleness of the design is apparent when you touch it.

The slightly high-waisted form of the body combines stability and elegance, and it feels comfortable in the hand. The natural shape of the lid knob also embodies a simple yet refined aesthetic. This water jar has a quiet and serene presence that seems to blend seamlessly with the user's movements.

A tranquil energy that blends into the tea ceremony space

This Tamba Akadobe water jar has a striking presence even at a tea ceremony. Its appearance blends seamlessly into the space without being overly assertive, truly embodying the beauty of utility. In the quiet and tense atmosphere of the tea ceremony, its rich expression slowly emerges over time, becoming in sync with the user.

A collaboration between craftsmanship and nature

Nishibata Tadashi's works exude his sincere approach to the natural materials of Tanba clay and fire. The scenery created by natural glazes is not born by chance, but is an inevitable beauty derived from many years of experience and a delicate sensibility. Knowing the clay, reading the flame, not over-interfering, yet with a clear intention - this is the essence of pottery.

This Tanba Akadobe water jar is a vessel that can be used in your daily life while also creating a special atmosphere for your time. It shows a different expression with each glance, and becomes more comfortable in your hand with each use, making it a truly lifetime tool that you can cherish for many years to come.

Tadashi 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. Nogawa Memorial Award, Handon no Kai. 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. Excellence Award at the Tea Ceremony Forms Exhibition. Hyogo Prefecture Emerging Artist Encouragement Award. Invited to exhibit at the NHK-sponsored Paris - 100 Contemporary Japanese Ceramics Exhibition. 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 Design Exhibition, solo exhibition at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store
1997 Encouragement Award at the Tea Ceremony Design Exhibition 1998 Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition Solo exhibition at Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi Main Store Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition 2000 Solo exhibition at Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi Main Store Solo exhibition at Mitsukoshi Fukuoka 2001 Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition 2002 Solo exhibition at Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi Main Store Solo exhibition at Gallery Dojima 2003 Solo exhibition at Touchingston, USA 2004 Grand Prize at the Tea Ceremony Design Exhibition at Sogo Hiroshima 2005 Exhibited at the Akashi City Museum of Culture and Hyogo Ceramics Exhibition Purchase of Akadobedai, Hyogo Ceramic Art Museum Solo exhibition at Gallery Dojima, Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi Main Store 2006 Grand Prize at the Tea Ceremony Design Exhibition Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and the New York Japan Society Gallery Solo exhibition at Yokohama Takashimaya Touchingston, USA Father and Son Exhibition at Matsuyama Takashimaya Toshunkai Exhibition, Sogo Yokohama. Encouragement Award at the Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition. Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition in 2008. Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition. Solo Exhibition, Yokohama Takashimaya, Mitsukoshi Nihombashi, Santa Fe, Touchingston, USA. Toshunkai Exhibition, Funabashi, Seibu, Sogo Hiroshima. Invited to the Japanese Ceramics Exhibition in 2009. Solo Exhibition, Gallery Dojima, Sendai Mitsukoshi, 2010. Sogo Kobe. Exhibited in the Musee Tomo Grand Prize Exhibition, Contemporary Tea. Solo Exhibition, Yokohama Takashimaya, Touchingston, USA. Invited to the Japanese Ceramics Exhibition. Solo Exhibition, Joan B. Marvis, New York, USA. Invited to the Japanese Ceramics Exhibition in 2013. Exhibited in the "Contemporary Famous Bowls" exhibition at the Musee Tomo, Kanmi Kikuchi Memorial. Solo Exhibition, Mitsukoshi Nihombashi, Santa Fe, Touchingston, USA. Gallery Miyazaki, Sogo Kobe, Chiba Sogo, 2014. Solo Exhibition, Mitsukoshi Nihombashi, 2015. Received the Hyogo Prefecture Cultural Award in 2016. Exhibited at Higashihiroshima City Museum of Art for "Ceramics that Color Our Lives - Food Ware" Exhibited at Joan B. Marvis' 40th Anniversary Exhibition in 2017.
2018 Solo Exhibition at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store

A conversation with Tadashi Nishibata