Rock Cup

This Bizen yunomi (teacup) was created by Yukio Tomori, who began his path in ceramics in Okinawa before studying under Taisetsu Sueishi in Bizen. Seeking to capture the "most beautiful moment" in the ever-changing form on the potter's wheel, his style makes it appear as though the dynamic, spirited clay has been fired just as it was. The vibrant, active form creates a powerful flow of clay, giving the mysterious impression of being drawn into a whirlpool of earth. When filled with sake, it looks as if the liquid is being held in a classic jar; as you rotate the cup slowly, following the flow of the clay, you can truly enjoy the time spent drinking.

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Diameter 9.8cm × 9.6cm × Height 8.7cm Yukio Tomori was born on Miyakojima Island, Okinawa. During high school, he encountered wood-fired stoneware in Okinawa, which inspired him to pursue a career in pottery. In 1984, he began training at the Tsunami-yama Pottery in Okinawa. Later, while traveling through various pottery regions, he was deeply moved by Bizen ware, leading him to study under Taisetsu Sueishi for four years starting in 1987. In 1999, he built his own anagama kiln and became independent after his first firing. Since holding his first solo exhibition in Tokyo in 2001, he has held numerous exhibitions in locations such as Fukushima, Chiba, Osaka, Ehime, and Miyakojima.