{"product_id":"p5937","title":"Hidasuki tea cup","description":"This is a Hidasuki yunomi (tea cup) by Tomio Ochi, an artist who diligently devoted himself to kiln firing under the tutelage of Anjin Abe, and who pours his unfulfilled aspirations into his pottery.\u003cbr\u003e\nTrue to Mr. Ochi's preference for high-temperature firing, this piece is fired to a dense, metallic hardness, possessing a profound sense of weight that makes one feel the sheer power of earth condensed into a high density.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \"surface Hidasuki\"—a characteristic of the Abe school where the Hidasuki flame markings cover more area than the exposed clay—is reminiscent of old Bizen ware, transforming the typically graceful impression of Hidasuki into a scene of profound gravity.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe craftsmanship also shows extraordinary dedication, seen in the imposing tea reservoir reminiscent of a cylindrical tea bowl and the powerful walls raised using the coil-building technique.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBeing a large-sized yunomi with a generous capacity, this piece is versatile enough to be used for various purposes, including serving shochu.\u003cbr\u003e\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 8.4cm x 8.3cm x Height 8.6cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\nTomio Ochi was born in Ehime Prefecture in 1949 and graduated from Niihama Technical High School in Ehime.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nStarting in 1969, he studied painting and sculpture at Taka Art while working a corporate job.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1976, he received instruction under Anjin Abe while serving as an assistant for kiln firing 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 incorporates his experience in studying sculpture and painting into his Bizen pottery practice.","brand":"越智富雄","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618693042273,"sku":"5937","price":7000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/5937.jpg?v=1790240705","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p5937","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}