Hidasuki Sake Cup

This is a Hidasuki sake cup by Tomio Ochi, an artist who diligently worked at the kiln under the tutelage of Yasuhito Abe and continues to pour his unfulfilled aspirations into his ceramics. This piece was fired in a kiln designed using special refractory bricks until the Seger cone collapsed, representing a challenge pursued until the artist was satisfied with the transformation of the clay particles. When flicked with a finger, it rings with a high-pitched, metallic tone, and the clay texture, with its subtle bluish tint, is truly characteristic of Ochi-sensei. The deep, rich Hidasuki pattern possesses an indescribable luster, appearing to glow in contrast to the matte texture of the clay body. Signed wooden box to follow at a later date (please allow some time for shipping).
Diameter 7.5cm x Diameter 7.4cm x Height 5.4cm Tomio Ochi graduated from Ehime Prefectural Niihama Technical High School in 1949. In 1952, he moved to Tokyo to study oil painting and sculpture. Thereafter, he pursued painting and sculpture while working a corporate job. In 1997, he visited and sought the tutelage of Yasuhito Abe in Ushimado, Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture. In 1998, he built his own kiln in Ushimado, Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture, where he continues to create Bizen ware, applying the experience he gained in sculpture and painting.