Tanba ash-glazed tea bowl by Nishihata Tadashi

Width: 14.8cm Depth: 13.2cm Height: 9.0cm

Introduction

Nishibata Masa's Tanba ash-glazed tea bowl is a supreme work of art that combines the traditions of Tanba ware with the power of nature. Particularly distinctive is the green natural glaze that is applied to the tea bowl. This natural glaze, which is created by chance during the firing process, has a deep green color like moss or copper rust, and complex and beautiful colors and patterns emerge from it.

Complex and beautiful natural glaze

One of the charms of the Tanba hai-yu tea bowl is the diverse expressions that the natural glaze creates. It is not just a simple green color, but subtle color gradations and unique patterns appear on the surface of the bowl due to changes in temperature during firing and the kiln environment. These expressions are like abstract paintings, conveying the mysterious beauty of nature to the viewer. The charm of the natural glaze, which shows a different face every time you pick up the tea bowl, will deepen over time.

Harmony with Nature

The natural glaze colors that run throughout the bowl are reminiscent of parts of nature, like moss or the rust on old copper. These deep green tones evoke the tranquility and richness of the natural world, bringing a calming, meditative atmosphere to the tea ceremony. The natural scenery spread throughout the bowl calms the mind and takes the tea moment to a deeper spiritual level.

Zen beauty

Tanba hai-glazed tea bowls have a tranquil beauty that is in line with the spirit of Zen. The complex and varied expressions of the glaze express the beauty of nature and impermanence, offering a moment of meditation to those who look at the tea bowl. Through the tea ceremony, you will be able to feel a sense of oneness with nature and the beauty that lies between eternity and the fleeting moment.

Craftsmanship and artistry

Nishibata Tadashi's Tanba ash-glazed tea bowls are a perfect culmination of the techniques and artistry of a skilled craftsman. In order to bring out the beauty of the natural glaze to the fullest, meticulous attention has been paid to every detail, such as the amount of glaze applied and the firing process in the kiln. As a result, each tea bowl has its own unique beauty, making it a special piece that is one of a kind in the world.

Create a special moment

The Tanba ash-glazed tea bowl makes the tea ceremony even more special. From the moment it is placed in the tea room, the beautiful color of the natural glaze calms the atmosphere and gives a visually pleasing sense of satisfaction. The tea bowl, which seems to embody the spirit of "ichigo ichie" in the tea ceremony, brings new impressions every time it is used and enriches the tea ceremony.

Lasting Value

The more you use a Tanba hai-glazed tea bowl, the more beautiful it becomes, and the more its texture deepens with time. As the bowl develops over the years, you will gradually grow to love it more and more, and it will eventually become a lifelong treasure. Its enduring value goes beyond being a mere tool; it will continue to live on as art in your daily life. A Tanba hai-glazed tea bowl is a supreme work that beautifully weaves nature and human skill. Its Zen-like beauty and meditative charm will make your tea ceremony experience even more special and enriching.

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