CA7: Japanese Sake Cup, Oribe Ware by 5th K.Kuwabara

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CA7: Japanese Sake Cup, Oribe Ware by 5th K.Kuwabara Thank you for visiting my auctions for Japanese Excellent Sake Cup, Oribe Ware by Famous 5th Kosaburo Kuwabara ! ITEM DISCRIPTION Item Japanese Excellent Sake Cup, Oribe Ware by Famous 5th Kosaburo Kuwabara Condition Completely New Potter Kosaburo Kuwabara Size Dia. max. 2.2"(5.6 cm) x H 1.6-1.7"(4.0-4.5 cm) Description of item This is a very excellent Sake cup of Japanese Oribe Ware made by a famous potter, the 5th Kosaburo Kuwabara. This style of Oribe ware is called "Kuro-Oribe (Black Oribe). There is the seal of the potter on the bottom. The original wooden box with the signture of the potter is also included. Oribe ware ( Oribe-yaki ) is a type of Japanese pottery most identifiable for its use of green copper glaze and bold painted design. It was the first use of colored stoneware glaze by Japanese potters.It is one of the Mino styles originating in the late 16th century. It takes its name from tea master Furuta Oribe (1544–1615).Oribe is a style of pottery with much variation. There is a great variety in type of ware as well as surface treatment. Like many types of Japanese pottery, bowls and dishes are common. Oribe wares also include lidded jars and handled food containers.The clay body typically has a high-iron content and is formed by hand, on a potter’s wheel, or read more