Ibe Shuten

This Ibe sake cup is the work of Tomio Ochi, who diligently worked the kiln under the tutelage of Yasuhito Abe and continues to pour his unfulfilled aspirations into his ceramics. The piece is coated with iron-rich clay and fired at a higher temperature than usual, resulting in a rich, viscous black tone. A dark, charred brown overlaps with black, further intermingled with well-melted yellow sesame glaze to create a profound landscape. The surface, layered with a variety of colors, takes on an even more beautiful expression when wet, providing enjoyment to its owner.

Blog Signed wooden box to be provided later (please allow some time for shipping) Diameter 7.1cm x Diameter 6.9cm x Height 5.8cm Tomio Ochi graduated from Ehime Prefectural Niihama Technical High School in 1949. He moved to Tokyo in 1952 to study oil painting and sculpture. Thereafter, he continued to pursue painting and sculpture while working at a company. In 1997, he visited Yasuhito Abe in Ushimado, Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture, to receive his guidance. He built his kiln in Ushimado in 1998 and has since been dedicated to Bizen pottery, leveraging the experience he gained in sculpture and painting.