Cup by Moto Iuchi 井内素

A thoughtfully balanced cup crafted with Iuchi’s signature quiet restraint. Suitable for both coffee and tea, it can be used across daily rituals with ease. The form sits comfortably in the hand with a soft, tapering profile that enhances warmth and touch. Subtle asymmetry, gentle curves, and a muted glaze reveal the natural character of the clay, inviting closer appreciation of surface and tone.

⌀:6.8cm

H:6.4cm

Artist Bio

Born in 1979 in Japan, Moto Iuchi is a contemporary ceramic artist known for his calm, understated forms and his sensitive approach to clay and surface. After studying ceramics in the early 2000s, he established his own studio where he developed a practice centered on balance, tactility, and the beauty of subtle variation. Iuchi’s pieces often reveal traces of hand-building and gentle asymmetry, celebrating the dialogue between maker and material. His works have become favourites among collectors and galleries for their quiet depth, refined silhouettes, and the way they elevate everyday rituals into moments of stillness and contemplation.