Pink tea bowl by Nishihata Tadashi

Width: 14.5cm Depth: 12.5cm Height: 9.8cm

Introduction

Fresh and striking pink

This Tamba straw white-glazed tea bowl by Nishibata Tadashi features a unique color that spreads a pale pink color all over. This color is rarely seen on tea bowls, and it leaves a vivid impression on the viewer. This soft pink, which is not usually seen in Tamba ware, is like the cherry blossom petals that announce the arrival of spring, and evokes the grace of nature. This fresh color gives the piece a unique presence and makes it stand out as a special tea bowl.

Beautiful design and easy handling

This tea bowl is not only beautiful to look at, but also beautiful in its shape, and you can feel how comfortable it is when you hold it in your hand. The overall balance is exquisite, and the shape fits comfortably in your hand, making its high functionality even more prominent when used during the tea ceremony. The innovative form is not only pleasing to look at, but also fun to hold. This makes it a piece that can be enjoyed by both the visual and tactile senses.

Graceful beauty of form

Another feature of this tea bowl is its innovative design. The three-dimensional effect created by the graceful form and its sharp lines give it a contemporary beauty, while also harmonizing with traditional techniques, which is interesting. This chamfering not only gives the bowl a dynamic movement, but also provides a fresh surprise for the user, making the tea ceremony even more special.

A harmony of boldness and delicacy

This tea bowl has an exquisite balance between boldness and delicacy in its shape and glaze. The sharp lines of the bold hexagonal chamfer and the softness of the pale pink glaze are in perfect harmony, providing a pleasant experience both visually and tactilely. This coexistence of boldness and delicacy is the great appeal of Nishibata Tadashi's work, and clearly demonstrates his high level of artistry.

A special moment at the tea ceremony

This Tanba straw white glaze tea bowl has a striking presence at the tea ceremony due to its beauty and unique shape. Using this tea bowl during tea ceremony with friends or guests will create a special moment. The beauty of the tea bowl will enhance the atmosphere of the tea ceremony and provide a memorable moment. The soft impression of the pink glaze is exquisitely blended with the sharpness, and is sure to spark conversation at the venue.

Fusion of craftsmanship and innovation

This tea bowl is a masterpiece that combines traditional Tamba ware techniques with the innovative design of Nishibata Masayo. The pink glaze is created by chance during the firing process, and its subtle color and beautiful shape can only be achieved through many years of experience and skill. This tea bowl, filled with outstanding technique and artistry, symbolizes the constant pursuit of new expressions while inheriting the traditions of Tamba ware.

Satisfaction every time you use it

This Tanba straw white glaze tea bowl is a piece that becomes more attractive with each use. Every time you pick it up, you can confirm its fit and beauty, giving the user a pleasant sense of satisfaction. Furthermore, the more you use the tea bowl, the more the texture of the glaze will improve, making it a masterpiece that you can use for a long time and treasure for your lifetime.

Lasting Value

The Tanba straw white glaze tea bowl will continue to retain its beauty and value even after many years. The more you use it, the deeper your attachment to it will be, and the more its texture will improve, which will be reasons to treasure it for the rest of your life. Its unchanging beauty over time will bring special moments and emotions to your tea ceremonies and daily life.

This Tanba straw white glaze tea bowl is a wonderful fusion of tradition and innovation, and its unique beauty and presence will make your tea ceremony a special one. You can also share the joy and excitement of appreciating its beauty with friends.

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