Antique ORIBE ware teabowl EDO period #5147
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width: approx. 11cm (4 21⁄64in)
height: approx. 9cm (3 35⁄64in)
weight: 382g (w/ box 552g)
origin: Gifu, Japan
This tea bowl is a fine example of Oribe ware from the Edo period, notable for its beauty and historical value. Oribe ware was created by tea master Furuta Oribe in the late 16th century, and it is known for its distinctive green glaze and bold designs. In this tea bowl, the green glaze harmonizes beautifully with the warm earthy tones of the clay, reflecting the aesthetic of wabi-sabi, which appreciates the beauty of imperfection.
The simple yet refined floral motif on the side evokes a sense of connection to nature. The handmade, asymmetrical form adds to the tactile pleasure of this tea utensil, increasing its charm. Such irregularity and imperfection are highly valued in the tea ceremony, as they are meant to appeal to the user’s senses.
Moreover, the bowl's patina, developed over time from the Edo period to the present, adds a unique character and a sense of age that enhances its charm. The fusion of history and artistry in this tea bowl makes it highly valuable for both tea enthusiasts and antique collectors.
Oribe ware
Oribe ware is a type of Japanese pottery most identifiable for its use of green copper glaze, mat black and bold painted designs. It was the first use of colored stoneware glaze by Japanese potters. It takes its name from tea master Furuta Oribe (1544-1615).Oribe ware has quite strange shapes. It was an innovative style at the time. It is said that the strange styles were made under Oribe's direction. He was pupil of Sen no Rikyu, Japans's most famous Tea Ceremony artist. In the Momoyama period, Rikyu was serving under ruler Toyotomi Hideyoshi, while Oribe was serving under rival Tokugawa Ieyasu. In the battle of Osaka Natsu no Jin (1615), Tokugawa's troops defeated Toyotomi's. Thus Tokugawa became the ruler of Japan. Unfortunately he ordered Oribe to commit ritual suicide (seppuku) as a suspected spy of Toyotomi.In the present day, Oribe ware is very popular with Japanese antique collectors for its historical atmosphere and strange shapes.
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