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 landscape and enso, with splashes of the distinctive Oribe green glaze.

Made by Seto potter, Matsumoto Tetsuzan (松本鐵山), 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:

12.5cm (4.9in) - width
8cm (3.1in) - height
300ml - capacity

Condition: Very good

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