{"product_id":"p6114","title":"Bizen mortar","description":"This is a Bizen mortar by Reiji Omori, an artist who challenges himself with Bizen ware through his love for the earth and ceramics, and a profound respect for the potters of the past.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece was crafted using clay meticulously refined by Omori himself in the kiln he built from scratch.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTrue to Omori’s style, this work reflects his contemplation not only of the production techniques and firing methods of ancient Bizen, but also of the religion and spirituality of the people who lived in that era.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWith a wide rim reminiscent of the late Muromachi to Momoyama periods, combined with features like the pockmarked foot and traces of being cut from the wheel, it possesses a rugged, authentic presence comparable to antique Bizen.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHowever, the true essence of Omori’s style lies not in its ruggedness, but in the combed patterns on the interior. While the comb is traditionally applied for its functional purpose in mortars, the patterns on this piece possess a unique, painterly quality that is somewhat comical, yet carries a strangely ritualistic atmosphere.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nConcealing a touch of whimsy within a dynamic and profound antique-Bizen style, this piece radiates the one-of-a-kind presence that defines \"Reiji Omori's Bizen ware.\"\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 18.3cm x 16.4cm x Height 7.7cm\n\nReiji Omori was born in Tobe-cho, Iyo-gun, Ehime Prefecture in 1969.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter completing his studies at the Aichi Prefecture Ceramics Technical College in 1988, he studied under Shun-tei Kato in 1989.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSubsequently, he learned pottery in Iga, Mie Prefecture and Shigaraki, Shiga Prefecture, before becoming captivated by Bizen ware and beginning his career in Okayama in 1999.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2000, he built his studio and an anagama kiln in Sabo, Ushimado-cho, and held his first kiln firing in 2004.","brand":"大森礼二","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618032046177,"sku":"6114","price":14000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6114.jpg?v=1790231293","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6114","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}