Hidasuki Guinomi

This is a newly kiln-fired Bizen Hidasuki sake cup (guinomi) by Tomio Ochi, an artist who has spent his time working silently at the kiln under the guidance of Yasuhito Abe, pouring his lingering creative aspirations into his ceramics. The Hidasuki, which seems to seep deeply and stick to the clay surface, is magnificent and characteristic of Ochi-sensei, whose work in this style is highly acclaimed. It allows one to enjoy the high-density "planar" Hidasuki seen in the works of his mentor, Yasuhito Abe, and in antique Bizen pieces. The form, meticulously shaped over time, has been fired slowly at extremely high temperatures, resulting in a substantial, high-density piece that you can feel the moment you hold it. The dense Hidasuki and the tightly fired clay body create a unique "profound sense of weight" that is peerless, leaving an unforgettable impact. Unlike his usual inverted triangular bowl shapes, this particular sake cup features a deep interior—reminiscent of a Seto-guro tea bowl—making it a remarkably large and powerful vessel. Signed wooden box to follow later
Diameter 6.9cm x 6.6cm x Height 6.0cm Tomio Ochi was born in Ehime Prefecture in 1949 and graduated from Ehime Prefectural Niihama Technical High School.
From 1969, while working at a company, he devoted himself to studying painting and sculpture at Taka Art.
In 1976, he received instruction under Yasuhito Abe while serving as his kiln assistant in Ehime Prefecture.
In 1998, he built his own kiln on the grounds of Yasuhito Abe’s studio in Ushimado, Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture.
He applies his experience in sculpture and painting to his Bizen pottery creations.