{"product_id":"p7429","title":"Bizen Sake Cup","description":"This is an earlier Bizen sake cup by Reiji Omori, an artist who approaches Bizen ware with a love for the earth, a passion for pottery, and deep respect for the potters of the past.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nA ceramic resume up to the year 2004 is included, suggesting this piece was created around that time.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn his creative process, Mr. Omori does not limit himself to the techniques and firing methods of ancient Bizen; this work reflects his characteristic depth, extending his thoughts even to the religion and spirituality of the people who lived in those times.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThough a simple \"madarai\" (horse-trough shaped) cup, the bold wheel-throwing has left it slightly tilted, and combined with its unadorned form, one can fully enjoy the rugged presence typical of old Bizen.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe exterior features a rich black ash covering, while the interior bowl holds well-melted yellow sesame-like ash glazes, which, combined with the subtle triangular design, allows the piece to shift its expression depending on the viewing angle.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWithin this bold and profound Bizen-style work lies a hint of the comical, exuding a one-of-a-kind presence that is unmistakably \"Reiji Omori's Bizen ware.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThere are minor signs of use on the surface texture, but no stains.\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-san style included)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 8.3cm x 8.1cm x Height 4.9cm\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 Vocational School in 1988, he studied under Shun-tei Kato in 1989.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe later learned pottery in Iga, Mie Prefecture, and Shigaraki, Shiga Prefecture, before being captivated by Bizen ware and beginning his career in Okayama in 1999.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe built his studio and an anagama kiln in Sabo, Ushimado-cho, in 2000, and held his first kiln firing in 2004.","brand":"大森礼二","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618169933921,"sku":"7429","price":6600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7429.jpg?v=1790232696","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7429","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}