Description
Xandre Store Exclusive - Traditional Okinawan Mingei pottery featuring hand-applied ten-uchi dots and natural wood-fired character from Kita-gama’s climbing kiln.
Hand-thrown by Kyoji Matsuda (松田 共司) of Kita-gama (北窯) in Yomitan Village, this compact tokkuri combines practical Okinawan folk-art design with the distinctive character of traditional wood-fired yachimun. The softly fluted form is finished with an off-white keshō-do slip and decorated with rhythmic cobalt blue (gosu) and amber-brown (ame-yu) ten-uchi spotting. Subtle kannyū micro-crazing, glaze variation, ash effects, and natural color shifts reflect the individual firing environment of the climbing kiln. Designed as both a sake vessel and small flower vase (hana-ire), it also works beautifully as a standalone decorative object.
Craft & Provenance
- Artist: Kyoji Matsuda (松田 共司), Senior Master Potter and co-founder of Kita-gama
- Origin: Kita-gama (北窯), Yomitan Village, Okinawa
- Tradition: Okinawan yachimun and mingei folk pottery
- Technique: Hand-thrown form, keshō-do slip, ten-uchi decoration, wood-fired noborigama
- Decoration: Cobalt gosu and amber ame-yu over a warm cream ground
- Provenance: Directly sourced from Kita-gama, according to the supplied product provenance
Specifications
| Attribute | Details |
| Artist | Kyoji Matsuda (松田 共司) |
| Studio | Kita-gama (北窯), Yomitan Village, Okinawa |
| Form | Approx. 5-sun tokkuri / flower vase |
| Dimensions | Approx. 15–16 cm H × 8.5–9.5 cm W |
| Lip Diameter | Approx. 4.0–4.5 cm |
| Weight | Approx. 320–380 g |
| Materials | Okinawan clay, keshō-do slip, cobalt and amber glazes |
| Technique | Hand-thrown, ten-uchi, wood-fired noborigama |
| Color | Cream, cobalt blue (gosu), amber brown (ame) |
| Condition | Pristine gallery condition |
Measurements are approximate.
Care
- Hand wash gently with mild soap and warm water.
- Avoid sudden temperature changes and thermal shock.
- Do not use a dishwasher or microwave.
- Handle carefully around the rim and neck.
Shipping
Insured domestic and international shipping is available with protective, impact-resistant packaging. Customs duties, VAT, GST, and other import charges are the responsibility of the recipient.
Xandre Store
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Description
Xandre Store Exclusive - Traditional Okinawan Mingei pottery featuring hand-applied ten-uchi dots and natural wood-fired character from Kita-gama’s climbing kiln.
Hand-thrown by Kyoji Matsuda (松田 共司) of Kita-gama (北窯) in Yomitan Village, this compact tokkuri combines practical Okinawan folk-art design with the distinctive character of traditional wood-fired yachimun. The softly fluted form is finished with an off-white keshō-do slip and decorated with rhythmic cobalt blue (gosu) and amber-brown (ame-yu) ten-uchi spotting. Subtle kannyū micro-crazing, glaze variation, ash effects, and natural color shifts reflect the individual firing environment of the climbing kiln. Designed as both a sake vessel and small flower vase (hana-ire), it also works beautifully as a standalone decorative object.
Craft & Provenance
- Artist: Kyoji Matsuda (松田 共司), Senior Master Potter and co-founder of Kita-gama
- Origin: Kita-gama (北窯), Yomitan Village, Okinawa
- Tradition: Okinawan yachimun and mingei folk pottery
- Technique: Hand-thrown form, keshō-do slip, ten-uchi decoration, wood-fired noborigama
- Decoration: Cobalt gosu and amber ame-yu over a warm cream ground
- Provenance: Directly sourced from Kita-gama, according to the supplied product provenance
Specifications
| Attribute | Details |
| Artist | Kyoji Matsuda (松田 共司) |
| Studio | Kita-gama (北窯), Yomitan Village, Okinawa |
| Form | Approx. 5-sun tokkuri / flower vase |
| Dimensions | Approx. 15–16 cm H × 8.5–9.5 cm W |
| Lip Diameter | Approx. 4.0–4.5 cm |
| Weight | Approx. 320–380 g |
| Materials | Okinawan clay, keshō-do slip, cobalt and amber glazes |
| Technique | Hand-thrown, ten-uchi, wood-fired noborigama |
| Color | Cream, cobalt blue (gosu), amber brown (ame) |
| Condition | Pristine gallery condition |
Measurements are approximate.
Care
- Hand wash gently with mild soap and warm water.
- Avoid sudden temperature changes and thermal shock.
- Do not use a dishwasher or microwave.
- Handle carefully around the rim and neck.
Shipping
Insured domestic and international shipping is available with protective, impact-resistant packaging. Customs duties, VAT, GST, and other import charges are the responsibility of the recipient.
Xandre Store
Connecting global collectors with the heritage, craftsmanship, and stories behind Japan’s finest studio masters.
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