Bizen ware sake cup

We have received new works by Reiji Omori, an artist who approaches Bizen ware with a love for clay and ceramics, and a profound respect for the potters of the past. True to the work of an artist who pours his heart into researching the qualities of clay, this sake cup is fired to a dense, hard finish while still retaining the authentic character of the earth. The surface recreates the lustrous, coated feel of an ancient Bizen storage jar despite its solid, well-fired structure, with hues of "shiso" (perilla) red blending into a dry-textured, light brown clay body. The delicate *goma* (ash glaze) sprinkling on the rim and interior is exquisite, making this a piece you will want to use often and watch evolve over time. We have received new works by Reiji Omori, an artist who approaches Bizen ware with a love for clay and ceramics, and a profound respect for the potters of the past. True to the work of an artist who pours his heart into researching the qualities of clay, this sake cup is fired to a dense, hard finish while still retaining the authentic character of the earth. The surface recreates the lustrous, coated feel of an ancient Bizen storage jar despite its solid, well-fired structure, with hues of "shiso" (perilla) red blending into a dry-textured, light brown clay body. The delicate *goma* (ash glaze) sprinkling on the rim and interior is exquisite, making this a piece you will want to use often and watch evolve over time. Signed box to be provided at a later date (please note that as it is currently being crafted, there will be a delay before shipping).
Diameter 8.5cm x Diameter 8.0cm x Height 5.2cm Reiji Omori was born in Tobe-cho, Iyo-gun, Ehime Prefecture in 1969. He completed his studies at the Aichi Prefectural Ceramics School in 1988 and apprenticed under Shun-tei Kato in 1989. He went on to study in Iga, Mie Prefecture and Shigaraki, Shiga Prefecture, before being captivated by Bizen ware and moving to Bizen in 1999. In 2000, he built his studio and anagama kiln in Sambonyanagi, Ushimado-cho, and held his first kiln firing in 2004.