Antique Japanese ORIBE pottery cup #5108 for sale

Up for sale is this "Antique Japanese ORIBE pottery cup #5108" If you have any questions please contact us before buy it. No reserve.

Height: approx. 5.5 cm (2 5/32 in)
Caliber: approx. 6 cm (2 23/64 in)
Weight: 132g (w/ box 186g)
Condition: The indentation on the lower right of the cup is not damage from breakage. It appears to be a mark left by tongs used when removing the piece from the kiln, but it could also be seen as a result of stone bursting during firing. This pottery is probably about 300-400 years old with the glaze already silvered.

This sake cup was crafted using the ancient Oribe technique, characterized by its unique blue-green color. The accompanying period wooden box further attests to the careful handling this item has received over the years. Oribe ware is a type of traditional Japanese pottery, known for its innovative design and vivid colors, originating in the early Momoyama period in the Mino region of Gifu Prefecture. There is a theory that the founder was the famed tea master Furuta Oribe, renowned for his bold aesthetics. Oribe ware is especially notable for its green glaze, often referred to as "Oribe color." The ware is classified into types such as Oribe Black, Blue Oribe, and Red Oribe, differentiated by the colors used, as well as the shapes and decorative techniques employed.

Among these, Blue Oribe is known for its vivid green glaze made using copper oxide, while Red Oribe uses red clay paired with white slip and iron drawings. These diverse styles and techniques contribute to the charm of Oribe ware. The production of Oribe ware also features distinctive methods, utilizing climbing kilns for mass production. Despite this, each piece was crafted with the intention of being unique, highlighting the ceramicists' commitment to individuality in every creation.

 

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