Tea Cup by Moto Iuchi 井内素

A refined tea cup shaped with Iuchi’s characteristic restraint and material sensitivity. The form is compact yet quietly expressive, with a gentle flare at the rim that enhances the aroma of tea and offers a soft, natural mouthfeel. Subtle irregularities in texture and glaze—hallmarks of Iuchi’s hand-building approach—create a surface that feels both earthy and elevated. Under changing light, the cup reveals nuanced tone shifts, encouraging slow appreciation. Functional in daily use yet sculptural in presence, it embodies the quiet poise and intimacy central to Iuchi’s work.

⌀:6.4cm

H: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.