This Ao-Oribe chawan (matcha bowl) features a classic, subtly distorted shape. Its light beige clay body is covered in a heavily stained and crazed white glaze, topped with a transparent glaze, showing plenty of age and character. This is accented by iron underpainting of abstract wheel patterns, with a splash of the distinctive copper green Oribe glaze that shifts towards verdigris as it pools and drips

This chawan was made by 雲翠.


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:

11.8cm (4.6in) - width
7.7cm (3in) - height
300ml - capacity

Condition: Good

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