Blue & White Porcelain Footed Teacup Takeshita Tsutomu
青白磁高坏平茶盃 竹下努
£95.00 per item
A small footed teacup by Takeshita Tsutomu, crafted in Tajimi City, Gifu Prefecture.
This small footed teacup is crafted by ceramicist Takeshita Tsutomu in Tajimi City, Gifu Prefecture. Its size is well suited to sipping small amounts of tea and is commonly found in Chinese tea sets.
Born in Nagano Prefecture, Takeshita studied ceramics in Tajimi after graduating from high school, where he later established his practice. His work is influenced by Joseon white porcelain, which he values for its warmth despite being porcelain. This sensibility is reflected in his pale blue tableware, which carries a gentle, refined quality. Takeshita describes his vessels as frames for food and drink, considering them complete only when they are used.
As each piece is handmade, there might be individual differences.
Approximately φ8 x 7 cm
Chūbu
The central Chūbu region is predominantly mountainous, home to the rugged Japan Alps with coasts on both the Sea of Japan and the Pacific Ocean. The region's history has been shaped by its strategic position between the great cities of Kyoto and Tokyo with Nagoya at its heart. Niigata lies to the north while Mt Fuji can be found in the south in Shizuoka Prefecture.
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