Mid 20th Century Large Oribe Vase

Description

Oribe ware is a type of Japanese pottery that first appeared in the late 16th century, named after Furuta Oribe, … more Oribe ware is a type of Japanese pottery that first appeared in the late 16th century, named after Furuta Oribe, a tea master and student of Sen no Rikyu. It is known for its bold and innovative designs, often featuring asymmetrical shapes, vivid green copper glaze, and sometimes contrasting slip decorations with motifs such as plants, landscapes, and abstract patterns. Oribe ware represents a departure from the more subdued aesthetics of earlier tea ceremony ceramics, embracing a playful and avant-garde approach that has influenced Japanese pottery to this day. less