Kan Matsuzaki

White Oribe Tea Bowl

Name: White Oribe Tea Bowl
Brand: Kan Matsuzaki
SKU: SKU-57061231231359
Price: 980.00 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

£980.00

Taxes included.

Crafted by Kan Matsuzaki, this curved matcha tea bowl has its bespoke white oribe style exterior and the deep green interior to complement the colour of the tea.

Oribe holds a distinguished place in the history of Japanese tea ceramics, emerging during the late sixteenth century under the influence of the tea master Furuta Oribe (1544–1615), a student of Sen no Rikyū. Rejecting the restrained sensibilities of earlier tea aesthetics, Oribe encouraged a more expressive and unconventional approach that celebrated asymmetry, spontaneity and the beauty of imperfection in form.

The resulting style, known as Oribe ware, is marked by its lively sense of movement, irregular shapes and bold application of glazes. Each bowl feels animated, as though shaped by both the potter's hand and the unpredictable energy of the kiln. Surfaces are often layered with flowing green copper glazes that pool and drip naturally, contrasting with the unglazed clay beneath. The texture is tactile and varied, sometimes smooth and glassy, elsewhere rough or softly pitted, inviting touch as much as contemplation.

Comes with its own wooden box signed by the artist

Dimensions

Size: 11cm ⌀ x 11 cm H Box: 15cm x 15cm x 15cm

Region

Mashiko, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan

Care

As each item is handmade and fragile, we encourage you to hand wash only as it is not suitable for dishwasher or microwave.

Shipping & Returns

Delivery

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Returns

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White Oribe Tea Bowl

£980.00

Kan Matsuzaki

Kan Matsuzaki was born in Tokyo in 1977. His work as a Japanese ceramic artist is well known for its intricate glaze combinations and meticulous attention to surface detail.

Kan is the son of the esteemed potter Ken Matsuzaki, a prominent figure in international ceramics, whose pieces are distinguished by their elaborate glaze applications and complex compositions, showcasing contemporary interpretations of classic forms. Kan shares the same kiln with his father when firing their works, capturing inspiration – directly and indirectly – from his work.

Kan Matsuzaki has exhibited his work internationally, including at the Ippodo Gallery in New York, where his pieces have been featured in their curated shows.

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