Bizen bowl

This new Bizen bowl is by Tomio Ochi, an artist who works diligently at his kiln under the guidance of Anjin Abe, pouring his unquenchable passion into his ceramics. The style marks a slight departure from his previous work, aiming for a point exactly between his signature Ibe-te and Bizen-te techniques. It combines the raw, matte texture of Bizen clay with the well-melted sesame glaze and painted clay characteristic of Ibe-te, establishing a style that is neither strictly traditional Kobizen nor purely contemporary. While it is a solid, imposing bowl, it features unique, lively details—particularly around the rim—that are characteristic of Ochi’s work, and it will undoubtedly create a distinctive atmosphere whether used as tableware or a vase. Signed wooden box to be provided at a later date (please allow some time for shipping).
Diameter 20.9cm × 20.6cm × Height 7.7cm Tomio Ochi was born in Ehime Prefecture in 1949 and graduated from Ehime Prefectural Niihama Technical High School.

From 1969, while working at a company, he studied painting and sculpture at Taka Bijutsu.

In 1976, he received training while working as a kiln assistant for Anjin Abe in Ehime Prefecture.

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

He applies his background in sculpture and painting to his Bizen pottery practice.