Rectangular plate

This Bizen tea cup is by Yukio Tomori, who began his pottery journey in Okinawa and later apprenticed under Taisetsu Sueishi in Bizen. Reflecting Mr. Tomori’s philosophy of not setting fixed shapes or constraints, but rather letting the clay flow and capturing what he feels is the best moment—much like a photograph—this piece possesses a distinct sense of movement. Although it is a rectangular plate created with the "tataki" (beating) technique, both ends are sharply curved upward, successfully combining a sleek aesthetic with a practical design that prevents food from spilling. Additionally, it features a rare applied foot (tsuke-kodai), showcasing Mr. Tomori's meticulous attention to design detail.

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25.1cm (L) x 12.5cm (W) x 6.0cm (H) Born on Miyakojima Island, Okinawa, Yukio Tomori aspired to become a potter after encountering Okinawan wood-fired, unglazed stoneware during high school. He began his training at Tsunami-yama Pottery in Okinawa in 1984. Later, while traveling through various pottery regions, he was moved by Bizen ware and apprenticed under Taisetsu Sueishi for four years starting in 1987. He built his own anagama kiln in 1999 and became independent after his first firing. Since holding his first solo exhibition in Tokyo in 2001, he has held exhibitions in various locations, including Fukushima, Chiba, Osaka, Ehime, and Miyakojima.