This Ao-Oribe chawan (matcha bowl) features a subtly distorted shape. It's warm beige clay body has a finely crazed transparent glaze, accented by iron underpainting of an abstract shapes, with splashes of the distinctive Oribe green glaze.

Made by Seto potter, Matsumoto Tetsuzan (松本鐵山 [sometimes spelled 鉄山), this chawan comes in its original kiribako (桐箱 - wooden paulownia box).

Oribe-yaki (織部焼) is a type of Japanese pottery known for its free flowing glazes and asymmetrical, hand-formed shapes. Dating in the late 16th century, Oribe ware takes its name from legendary tea master Furuta Oribe (古田 織部) who is believed to have played a large part in its development. Oribe wares are decorated with abstract designs and splashes of free-flowing vibrant green or deep black glaze. With these distorted shapes and novel decorations, Oribe-yaki exudes a charm that matches Furuta Oribe’s philosophy of hyouge (へうげ) or playfulness. One of the most popular styles of Oribe ware is Ao-Oribe or Green Oribe, which is decorated with geometric patterns painted with an iron glaze and then partially covered in a vibrant green copper-sulfate glaze which contrasts against the light background.

Dimensions:

12.9cm (5.1in) - width
8.3cm (3.3in) - height
350ml - capacity

Condition: Excellent

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