Oribe Earthen Tide Pool Matcha Bowl MAKER_Sourakuan Kiln this glass bud-shaped vase draws

this glass bud-shaped vase draws inspiration from seasonal moments—like spring breezes and summer skies

A beautiful blue Japanese vase using a technique called saiyu

This white mini mortar

there are slight variations in their appearance

and nimono (simmered food)

Oribe Earthen Tide Pool Matcha Bowl MAKER_Sourakuan Kiln this glass bud-shaped vase drawsIn this work, Iga ware artist Fukushima Kazuhiro expresses elemental nature in a matcha bowl. The earthy, aerated texture of the clay, combined with the glossy glaze, evokes wet, crumbly sand when held between the palms. Peering inside reveals a brilliant, glassy blue, like a tide pool nestled within a hidden cove. The wildness of clay is unleashed yet tightly controlled, creating a changeable landscape. Four types of glaze have been applied across