Bizen tea bowl

This Bizen tea bowl is by Tomio Ochi, an artist who diligently dedicated himself to kiln firing under the guidance of Yasuhito Abe, and who pours his unquenchable passion into his ceramics. The surface features a strong, reddish clay body, and its texture—reminiscent of a concentrated *hi-dasuki* (fire-cord) pattern—stands out from the typical *shiso*-colored skin, giving it a unique character. The *goma* (ash glaze) is of the "scattered" type favored by the Abe school, where the accumulation of ash creates a landscape defined by gradations in the thickness of each individual bead and intricate crackling, resulting in a profound visual depth. With its rugged, rock-like body and a thick, substantial foot, the bowl possesses an aloof presence akin to an antique Bizen tea bowl. Signed box to follow later (please allow some time for shipping).
Diameter 12.2cm × 12.0cm × Height 9.3cm Tomio Ochi was born in Ehime Prefecture in 1949 and graduated from Ehime Prefectural Niihama Technical High School.

Starting in 1969, while working at a company, he devoted himself to the study of painting and sculpture at Taka Art.

In 1976, he received instruction from Yasuhito Abe while serving as an assistant for kiln firings in Ehime Prefecture.

In 1998, he built his own kiln on the grounds of Yasuhito Abe’s studio in Ushimado, Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture.

He incorporates his experience in sculpture and painting into his approach to creating Bizen ware.