Japanese Kensui - Black Oribe-yaki Water Bowl - 530ml

This wabi Oribe-yaki kensui (water bowl for tea ceremony) features a black glaze with floral and geometric motifs.

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:

13.2cm (5.2in) - width
7.5cm (3in) - height
530ml - capacity

Condition: Very good

This vintage Japanese item ships from Thailand.