今西公彦 黒丹波茶盌 泉田之也 Large spots due to firing

Large spots due to firing are visible on the surface

The interior of the bamboo-brush-shaped platform has unique carvings

This is an attractive bowl that is based on Oribe's tradition

The oil droplets of various sizes floating in the pitch black are so beautiful that you can't help but imagine planets and the universe

今西公彦 黒丹波茶盌 泉田之也 Large spots due to firingA Kuro Tamba chawan by Masahiko Imanishi, a ceramic artist based in Tamba. Blue kiln transformations emerge here and there across the jet black body, creating a presence that truly evokes the cosmos. The fire facing side shows a dry, textured surface with powerful kiln effects, while the opposite side offers a different expression, allowing either face to be enjoyed as the front. In the hands, the chawan feels remarkably natural, with a pleasing