{"product_id":"p6264","title":"Bizen sake bottle","description":"This is a new Bizen sake flask, fresh from the kiln by Tomio Ochi, who works diligently under the tutelage of Anjin Abe, pouring his ever-present creative longing into his ceramics.\u003cbr\u003e\nTrue to Ochi's preference for high-temperature firing, this piece is remarkably hard-fired and substantial, exuding a sense of power as if the clay itself has been condensed into a high-density form.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nYet, looking closely at the delicate hues of the clay, one can see a depth of color characteristic of Bizen ware, with the brownish base incorporating various shades of scarlet, gold, and bluish-gray.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFrom the rim to the shoulder, a thick, matte yellow \"goma\" (sesame seed) ash glaze—typical of the Abe school—drips down, providing a superb accent to the moist, subtly lustrous texture of the clay body.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe piece was crafted with a consciousness of \"three-point development,\" creating a three-dimensional form from a triangular foundation, beautifully balancing aesthetic beauty with ease of use.\n\nSigned wooden box to be provided later (please note that it will take some time before shipping).\u003cbr\u003e\nRim 3.5cm × Body Diameter 8.2cm × Body Diameter 8.0cm × Height 12.3cm; Capacity approx. 270cc\n\nTomio Ochi was born in Ehime Prefecture in 1949 and graduated from Ehime Prefectural Niihama Technical High School.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFrom 1969, while working for a company, he studied painting and sculpture at Taka Art.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1976, he received instruction from Anjin Abe while serving as his kiln assistant in Ehime Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1998, he built his own kiln on the grounds of Anjin Abe's studio in Ushimado, Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe applies his background in sculpture and painting to his Bizen pottery practice.","brand":"越智富雄","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618044235873,"sku":"6264","price":20000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6264.jpg?v=1790231390","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6264","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}