Sake bottle

This is a Bizen sake vessel by Yukio Tomori, who began his career in ceramics in Okinawa and later studied under Taisetsu Sueishi in Bizen. Reflecting his desire to capture the "most beautiful moment" of the clay as it constantly shifts on the potter's wheel, his work possesses a style that seems to freeze the dynamic movement of the clay in a kiln-fired finish. True to Tomori’s style of continuous kiln firing, the piece features a highly defined, striking landscape where the charred sesame-glaze (koge-goma), yellow sesame-glaze (ki-goma), and the natural earthy texture of the clay are clearly distinct. Even with such an intense aesthetic, it maintains the understated coloring characteristic of Bizen ware, making it a perfect vessel for flower arrangements as well. Signed wooden box (tomobako) to follow at a later date (please allow some time for shipping).
Rim 3.9cm x Body Diameter 10.4cm x Body Diameter 10.2cm x Height 12.1cm. Capacity approx. 380cc. Born on Miyakojima, Okinawa, Yukio Tomori was inspired to pursue ceramics after encountering wood-fired stoneware in Okinawa during high school. In 1984, he began his apprenticeship at the Tsunami-yama Pottery in Okinawa. Later, while traveling through various pottery regions, he encountered Bizen ware and was deeply moved, 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 his first solo exhibition in Tokyo in 2001, he has held exhibitions in various locations, including Fukushima, Chiba, Osaka, Ehime, and Miyakojima.