The lingering glow of red: Inauemon Kiln's painted cup "Circus II" from Tamba Ware
Infusing the vessel with the heat of an exhilarating moment. This is the red version of the passionate "Circus" series, created by Takeshi Uenaka, the eleventh-generation potter who, while inheriting the tradition of Tamba ware, is active on the global stage in places like Paris and America. The design, with its warm-toned vertical gradient of red, pink, and orange, truly embodies the energy and passion of a circus finale. The subtle variations in color unique to hand-painting and the warmth of the clay instantly fill any table with a positive atmosphere.
A unique expression where tradition and modernity intersect Based on the reliable techniques of the long-standing Inauemon Kiln, this cup, colored with a contemporary sensibility, exudes a presence that transcends a mere vessel, becoming an "art piece."
Switch on with your morning drink: The vibrant colors make your awakening more active. It's the perfect cup for starting your day positively.
For afternoon tea time: Enjoy your favorite black tea or herbal tea. The warm colors of the cup will soothe your soul and enliven conversation.
A centerpiece for your interior: Even when not in use, simply placing it on a shelf instantly brightens the space. We also recommend displaying it alongside the rainbow version to enjoy a feast of colors.
Carrying over 280 years of history, the colors are freely painted towards the future. Enjoy a dramatic moment with this energetic vessel that revitalizes you every time you hold it.
Size: Width 7.7cm, Height 7.7cm
Condition: New
Origin/Manufacturer: Inauemon Kiln (Tamba Ware)
-- Due to the handmade nature of some products, there may be slight differences in color, shape, and size from the photos. The "individual differences" inherent in ceramics (color unevenness, crazing, pinholes, iron spots, etc.) are natural textures intended by the artist and kiln, and do not constitute defects. We hope you will enjoy them as the "scenery" of a unique, one-of-a-kind piece, unlike mass-produced items.
As these are fragile items, they are carefully packaged. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.
【Artist Profile】
Inaemon refers to the potter who, in the mid-Edo period (Horeki era), set out to create Tamba ware and left behind masterpieces such as Shiro-Tamba, Kuro-Tamba, and Sumi-nagashi.
To this day, the Inauemon name has been passed down for over 280 years, with the current generation being the tenth Inauemon.
Takeshi Uenaka (Eleventh Generation)
1982 Born in Tamba-Tachikui 2003 Graduated from Kyoto Prefectural Ceramics Training School 2004 Completed training at Kyoto City Industrial Research Institute Apprenticed under his father, the tenth-generation Inaemon 2006 Became a member of a group kiln 2009 Collaborated with Kaleidoscope Mukashikan to create ceramic kaleidoscopes 2013 Held "Exposition TAMBA" at galerie Yakimono (Paris, France) 2014 Exhibited at the Sèvres Biennale (Paris, France), hosted by the Sèvres International Ceramics Museum 2015 Held "stoked" exhibition at Eutectic Gallery (Oregon, USA) Held a solo exhibition at Tobu Department Store (Ikebukuro, Tokyo) 2016 Exhibited in the "Jingdezhen & Contemporary Japanese Ceramics Exhibition – A Contest of Flame and Brush" at Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art 2017 Held a solo exhibition at Tobu Department Store (Ikebukuro, Tokyo)
