今西公彦 黒丹波茶盌 泉田之也 The upper part is colored

The upper part is colored blue with stripes and polka dots

The light rusting creates a balance and harmony throughout the piece

Large spots due to firing are visible on the surface

the shape of the sides of the hill is unique

this is a chawan truly worthy of the theme of Chuwan

今西公彦 黒丹波茶盌 泉田之也 The upper part is coloredA 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