Oribe Rice Bowl MAKER_Umezawamokuzai No two works are exactly

No two works are exactly alike

There is also a Japanese rice bowl in the same series

The warm yellow glaze serves as the base for a bold thunder pattern encircling the interior

giving each spoon a subtly individual expression

This pink beckoning cat is said to bring luck in romance

Oribe Rice Bowl MAKER_Umezawamokuzai No two works are exactlyThis rice bowl shows the individuality of the artisans hand in each line and curve. Shaped to fit comfortably in the hand, it features a rich Oribe glaze whose shades of green reveal quiet sophistication. A base coat of ki Seto glazea pale yellow glaze unique to Mino wareis first applied, followed by layers of Oribe glaze brushed by hand, creating soft gradations of green, amber, and blue that recall natural landscapes. The mogusa clay, known for its