Ibe Teacup

This is an Ibe teacup by Tomio Ochi, who diligently fired kilns under the guidance of Yasuhito Abe and pours his still-unfulfilled aspirations into his ceramics. The vessel is coated with iron-rich clay and fired at a higher temperature than usual, resulting in a rich, viscous black hue. It was slowly crafted by hand, and a touch or a glance reveals the extremely high density of the clay particles. On this profound texture, light "sesame" ash glazes dance like fine powder snow, a testament to the fineness of the grains. Signed paulownia box to follow (please allow some time for shipping)
Diameter 8.1cm × Diameter 8.1cm × Height 10.0cm Tomio Ochi graduated from Niihama Technical High School in Ehime Prefecture in 1949. In 1952, he moved to Tokyo to study oil painting and sculpture. Thereafter, he pursued painting and sculpture while working at a company. 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, Setouchi City, where he has been dedicated to creating Bizen ware by drawing on his experience in sculpture and painting.