{"product_id":"p7896","title":"Shigaraki Sake Cup","description":"This is a Shigaraki sake cup (guinomi) by Tomio Ochi, an artist who works diligently at the kiln under the tutelage of Yasuhito Abe, pouring his insatiable passion into his ceramics.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece was crafted using clay collected long ago in Shigaraki with Abe-sensei, and was fired multiple times, just as his Bizen works are.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFor this particular piece, he aimed for a more intense finish, resulting in seven kiln firings. By thoroughly firing the Shigaraki clay, which is naturally quite heat-resistant, a shimmering, orange-toned surface emerged that appears as if it has been coated in platinum.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCreamy, natural ash glaze is splattered across the front and the interior, and its unique, pale greenish hue contrasts beautifully against the orange skin of the clay.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis sake cup is notably larger than previous ones, making it versatile enough to be used not only for sake but also as a small glass for spirits on the rocks or a shochu cup.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is slightly porous; the foot may become damp if it is filled with water for about an hour.\n\nThe tomobako (signed wooden box) will follow at a later date (please note that it will take some time before it can be shipped).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.3cm x 7.1cm x Height 6.6cm\n\nTomio Ochi was born in Ehime Prefecture in 1949 and graduated from Ehime Prefectural Niihama Technical High School.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBeginning in 1969, he studied painting and sculpture at Taka Bijutsu while working for a company.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1976, he began receiving 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 premises of Yasuhito Abe's studio in Ushimado, Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe applies the experience gained from his studies in sculpture and painting to his Bizen pottery practice.","brand":"越智富雄","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618213220449,"sku":"7896","price":11000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7896.jpg?v=1790233435","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p7896","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}