Rectangular plate

This Bizen yunomi (teacup) is by Yukio Tomori, who began his path in ceramics in Okinawa and studied under Taisetsu Sueishi in Bizen. Reflecting Tomori’s philosophy of not imposing fixed forms or constraints, but rather letting the clay flow and capturing the moment he feels is best—as one might with a photograph—this piece possesses a dynamic quality unique to his work. Although it is a slab-built rectangular dish, both ends are sharply curved upward, masterfully achieving a balance between a sharp aesthetic and the practicality of preventing food from spilling. Furthermore, it features a rare applied foot (tsuke-kodai), showcasing Tomori’s meticulous attention to design.

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Diameter 25.4cm x Diameter 11.3cm x Height 5.7cm Born on Miyakojima Island in Okinawa, Yukio Tomori was inspired to pursue a career in ceramics after encountering Okinawan wood-fired unglazed stoneware during high school. He trained at the Tsunami-yama Pottery in Okinawa starting in 1984. Later, while traveling through various pottery regions, he was moved by Bizen ware and studied 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 exhibitions in various locations, including Fukushima, Chiba, Osaka, Ehime, and Miyakojima.