{"product_id":"p6890","title":"Nezu-Shino teacup","description":"This is a new Nezumi-Shino (grey Shino) teacup fresh from the kiln by Tomio Ochi, an artist who has spent his time working silently and diligently at the kiln under the guidance of Yasuhito Abe, pouring his insatiable passion into his ceramics.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece embodies a strong sense of commitment to the Nezumi-Shino style, providing a clear answer to the questions: \"What is Shino as crafted by Tomio Ochi?\" and \"What is the significance of working with Nezumi-Shino?\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile one might typically imagine a bluish-grey color for Nezumi-Shino, this piece features a very deep, brownish-black iron slip, resulting in a powerful and uncompromising finish.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe feldspar glaze finish is not the thick, bubbly texture often seen in contemporary Shino; rather, it is applied thinly and is firm and taut, further emphasizing the rugged, stoic atmosphere of the piece.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe unglazed areas are fired thoroughly in accordance with the work's concept, with the well-fired, light-orange clay forming a sturdy, powerful base.\u003cbr\u003e\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 8.1cm x 8.0cm x Height 8.0cm\u003cbr\u003e\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 devoted himself to the study of painting and sculpture at Taka Art.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1976, he received instruction under Yasuhito Abe while serving as a kiln assistant in Ehime Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1998, he built his own kiln on the grounds of Yasuhito Abe’s studio in Ushimado, Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe applies his experience in sculpture and painting to his work in Bizen pottery.","brand":"越智富雄","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618068877409,"sku":"6890","price":7000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6890.jpg?v=1790231972","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6890","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}