Rice Bowl

This Bizen rice bowl is by Yukio Tomori, who began his career in ceramics in Okinawa and studied under Taisetsu Sueishi in Bizen. It features a rich, nuanced appearance created through stacking in the kiln, with particularly beautiful *hidasuki* (fire-cord) markings that immediately capture the eye. The vivid, bright red *hidasuki* contrasts beautifully against the clean, white clay body, and the brilliant coloration typical of high-temperature oxidation firing is so captivating that you may find yourself admiring it even after you have finished your meal. While lightweight and thinly crafted, the piece has a powerful form that is not only easy to use, but also carries a rustic, wabi-sabi aesthetic.

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Diameter 13.4cm × 13.2cm × Height 7.2cm Yukio Tomori was born on Miyakojima, Okinawa. Inspired by encountering wood-fired unglazed pottery in Okinawa during his high school years, he dedicated himself to the path of ceramics. In 1984, he began his training at Tsunami-yama Pottery in Okinawa. Later, while traveling to various pottery centers, he encountered and was moved by Bizen ware, leading him to study under Taisetsu Sueishi for four years starting in 1987. In 1999, he built his own anagama (tunnel kiln) and held his first firing as an independent artist. Since his first solo exhibition in Tokyo in 2001, he has held exhibitions in various locations including Fukushima, Chiba, Osaka, Ehime, and Miyakojima.