{"product_id":"p1170","title":"Bizen ware sake cup","description":"This Bizen sake cup is the work of Tomio Ochi, who diligently dedicated himself to firing kilns under the guidance of Yasuhito Abe, pouring his still-unfulfilled aspirations into his pottery. The piece is distinguished by its well-fired clay body and tastefully applied yellow sesame glaze (kigoma). The powerful curve of the rim, a hallmark of the artist, reflects his deep commitment to form. Furthermore, the well-fired clay displays a complex interplay of light, dark, and varying tones, which, combined with the thick, mottled yellow sesame glaze, results in a truly unique and powerful work.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSigned wooden box to follow (please allow some time for shipping).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.3cm x Diameter 6.3cm x Height 5.5cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTomio Ochi graduated from Ehime Prefectural Niihama Technical High School in 1949. In 1952, he moved to Tokyo to study oil painting and sculpture. Thereafter, while working for a company, he devoted himself to painting and sculpture. In 1997, he visited Yasuhito Abe in Ushimado, Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture, to seek his mentorship, and in 1998, he built his own kiln in Ushimado, where he continues to create Bizen ware, drawing upon his experience in sculpture and painting.\n\nThis Bizen sake cup is the work of Tomio Ochi, who diligently dedicated himself to firing kilns under the guidance of Yasuhito Abe, pouring his still-unfulfilled aspirations into his pottery. The piece is distinguished by its well-fired clay body and tastefully applied yellow sesame glaze (kigoma). The powerful curve of the rim, a hallmark of the artist, reflects his deep commitment to form. Furthermore, the well-fired clay displays a complex interplay of light, dark, and varying tones, which, combined with the thick, mottled yellow sesame glaze, results in a truly unique and powerful work.\n\nSigned wooden box to follow (please allow some time for shipping).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.3cm x Diameter 6.3cm x Height 5.5cm\n\nTomio Ochi graduated from Ehime Prefectural Niihama Technical High School in 1949. In 1952, he moved to Tokyo to study oil painting and sculpture. Thereafter, while working for a company, he devoted himself to painting and sculpture. In 1997, he visited Yasuhito Abe in Ushimado, Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture, to seek his mentorship, and in 1998, he built his own kiln in Ushimado, where he continues to create Bizen ware, drawing upon his experience in sculpture and painting.","brand":"越智富雄","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618321223777,"sku":"1170","price":8000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/1170.jpg?v=1790235096","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p1170","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}