{"product_id":"p5948","title":"Bizen ware flower vase","description":"This is a Bizen flower vase by Tomio Ochi, who worked silently and diligently at his kiln under the guidance of Yasuhito Abe, pouring his still-unsated aspirations into his pottery.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTrue to Ochi-sensei’s preference for firing at high temperatures, this piece is characterized by a heavy, profound sense of solidity, fired until it is as hard as metal, conveying a strength that feels as if the clay has been condensed at a high density.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe intense firing has left the surface smooth as if coated in glass, and although it is a Bizen-style work that exposes the raw clay without the use of glaze, it possesses a mysterious finish that also evokes a veil of natural ash glaze.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn terms of the firing, the liquid yellow sesame glaze appears as if it were poured from the shoulder and the top of the back, completing a scene with the heavy, rich quality of an oil painting that is characteristic of Ochi-sensei’s work.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe form of the rim features the boldly deconstructed design typical of Ochi-sensei, which serves as a reminder of his background in sculpture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\nSigned wooden box to follow (please allow some time for shipping).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 14.8cm x 13.2cm x Height 27.1cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\nTomio Ochi was born in Ehime Prefecture in 1949 and graduated from Niihama Technical High School in Ehime Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBeginning in 1969, while working at 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 while serving as a kiln assistant to Yasuhito Abe 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 the experience he gained studying sculpture and painting to his Bizen pottery creations.","brand":"越智富雄","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618693304417,"sku":"5948","price":50000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/5948.jpg?v=1790240718","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p5948","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}