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

adorned with delicate shippo (seven treasures) patterns

Sakura Cherry blossoms have the connotations of "fulfillment of a great wish" and "good marriage"

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