Bizen Beer Mug

We have received new works by Reiji Omori, an artist who challenges himself with Bizen ware out of a love for clay, pottery, and a deep respect for the potters of the past. This premium beer tumbler reflects Omori-sensei’s signature dedication to the quality of clay and the experience of use. The rich, viscous pink hue of the clay, layered with gold accents, creates a stunning, shimmering finish. Crafted using mountain clay he researched and developed through his own firings, this piece is sure to develop a magnificent patina as it is used over time. Signed wooden box (two-way braced)
Diameter 8.6cm × Diameter 8.2cm × Height 11.7cm Reiji Omori was born in Tobe, Iyo District, Ehime Prefecture, in 1969. He completed his studies at the Aichi Prefectural School of Ceramics in 1988 and began his apprenticeship under Shun-tei Kato in 1989. After further training in Iga, Mie, and Shigaraki, Shiga, he became captivated by Bizen ware and moved to the Bizen region in 1999. In 2000, he built his studio and an anagama kiln in Osafune, Ushimado-cho, and successfully completed his first firing in 2004.