Mortar

This Bizen tea cup is by Yukio Tomori, who began his path in pottery in Okinawa before studying under Taisetsu Sueishi in Bizen. It is a dynamic work typical of Tomori, who says he prefers not to set fixed forms or constraints, but rather seeks to capture the best moment as the clay flows, much like taking a photograph. The powerful, fluid form created through the coil-building technique is Tomori's specialty, conveying a sense of vibrancy that can only be described as "the clay dancing." The well-melted sesame glaze and the red clay base are a perfect match for this mortar, making it a spectacular piece whether used as tableware or a vase.

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Diameter 23.0cm x Diameter 21.7cm x Height 10.5cm Yukio Tomori was born on Miyako Island in Okinawa Prefecture. He decided to pursue a career in pottery after encountering wood-fired unglazed stoneware in Okinawa during his high school years. He trained at the Tsubayama 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 beginning in 1987. He built an anagama kiln in 1999 and became independent with 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 Miyako Island.