Item Report
Japanese Oribe Ware Stoneware Tea Bowl
By: Unknown studio potter
Style: Japanese Oribe Ware
Origin: Japan
Materials: Stoneware with Oribe glaze
Age: Circa 1950-1980
Condition: Very Good (minor glaze irregularities, no visible cracks or chips)
Value: $60 - $120
Maker's Marks / Writing: None visible from provided image.
Date: 2025-06-03 05:44:56.513894
Description:
This is a small, hand-formed Oribe ware tea bowl, most likely from Japan. The bowl features a distinctive asymmetrical shape and a rich, dark glaze with hints of green, blue, and brown—typical of Oribe pottery. Oribe ware, originating from the Mino Province during the late 16th to early 17th centuries, is known for its rustic aesthetic, green copper glaze, and free-form designs, making each piece unique. The form and glaze suggest it could be a 20th-century studio piece inspired by older Japanese traditions.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A well-executed example of modern Oribe ware, showing traditional Japanese influences. The glaze and form show evidence of hand-crafting, but the overall condition and finish suggest mid-20th century or later, rather than an original Edo period piece. Attractive and decorative, it could appeal to collectors of Japanese ceramics or wabi-sabi aesthetics.
Individual Images:
- No additional detail images provided
- so more subtle characteristics such as foot ring
- kiln marks
- or inside glaze pooling cannot be evaluated here.
Provenance:
No provenance information supplied.
Condition:
Very Good (minor glaze irregularities, no visible cracks or chips)
Identification Score: 90%
The bowl's form, glaze, and finish are strongly characteristic of Japanese Oribe ware. Some uncertainty remains in precisely dating the piece without additional marks or provenance, but the style is clear.
Authenticity Score: 80%
The bowl appears to be a genuine, hand-made example of Japanese studio pottery in the Oribe tradition, likely from the mid-20th century. No obvious signs of being a recent reproduction, but also not an antique Edo period piece.
Image Memory Note
Keywords
Japanese pottery, Oribe ware, tea bowl, stoneware, studio pottery, wabi-sabi, mid-century ceramics
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