Xandre Store Exclusive - Traditional Okinawan mingei tableware featuring hand-applied ten-uchi spotting, a traditional janome stacking ring, and the natural character of Kita-gama wood-fired climbing-kiln ceramics.
Description
Hand-thrown by Kyoji Matsuda (松田 共司) of Kita-gama (北窯) in Yomitan Village, this generous 6-sun makai combines practical Okinawan dining culture with the warm, robust character of traditional yachimun.
The deep, gently flared bowl is finished with an off-white keshō-do slip and decorated with rhythmic cobalt blue (gosu) and amber-brown (ame-yu) ten-uchi spotting beneath a finely varied glaze surface. Inside, a distinctive exposed-clay ** janome ("snake's eye") ring** remains unglazed, reflecting a traditional stacking feature associated with kiln firing.
At approximately 18–19 cm in diameter, its generous proportions make it ideal for Okinawan soba, udon, ramen, rice dishes, stews, or shared side dishes.
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
- Form: 6-sun makai / large donburi
- Technique: Hand-thrown, keshō-do slip, ten-uchi decoration, janome ring, wood-fired noborigama
- Glazing: Cobalt gosu and amber ame-yu over an off-white slip ground
- Provenance: Directly sourced from Kita-gama, according to the supplied product provenance
Specifications
| Attribute | Details |
| Artist | Kyoji Matsuda (松田 共司) |
| Studio / Origin | Kita-gama (北窯), Yomitan Village, Okinawa |
| Form | Hand-thrown 6-sun makai / large donburi |
| Top Diameter | Approx. 18–19 cm |
| Height | Approx. 8.5–9.5 cm |
| Weight | Approx. 550–680 g |
| Materials | Okinawan clay, keshō-do slip, cobalt and amber glazes |
| Technique | Ten-uchi, janome ring, 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; dry thoroughly.
- Avoid sudden temperature changes or thermal shock.
- Do not use a dishwasher or microwave.
- Handle carefully around the rim and exposed janome ring.
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.
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Xandre Store Exclusive - Traditional Okinawan mingei tableware featuring hand-applied ten-uchi spotting, a traditional janome stacking ring, and the natural character of Kita-gama wood-fired climbing-kiln ceramics.
Description
Hand-thrown by Kyoji Matsuda (松田 共司) of Kita-gama (北窯) in Yomitan Village, this generous 6-sun makai combines practical Okinawan dining culture with the warm, robust character of traditional yachimun.
The deep, gently flared bowl is finished with an off-white keshō-do slip and decorated with rhythmic cobalt blue (gosu) and amber-brown (ame-yu) ten-uchi spotting beneath a finely varied glaze surface. Inside, a distinctive exposed-clay ** janome ("snake's eye") ring** remains unglazed, reflecting a traditional stacking feature associated with kiln firing.
At approximately 18–19 cm in diameter, its generous proportions make it ideal for Okinawan soba, udon, ramen, rice dishes, stews, or shared side dishes.
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
- Form: 6-sun makai / large donburi
- Technique: Hand-thrown, keshō-do slip, ten-uchi decoration, janome ring, wood-fired noborigama
- Glazing: Cobalt gosu and amber ame-yu over an off-white slip ground
- Provenance: Directly sourced from Kita-gama, according to the supplied product provenance
Specifications
| Attribute | Details |
| Artist | Kyoji Matsuda (松田 共司) |
| Studio / Origin | Kita-gama (北窯), Yomitan Village, Okinawa |
| Form | Hand-thrown 6-sun makai / large donburi |
| Top Diameter | Approx. 18–19 cm |
| Height | Approx. 8.5–9.5 cm |
| Weight | Approx. 550–680 g |
| Materials | Okinawan clay, keshō-do slip, cobalt and amber glazes |
| Technique | Ten-uchi, janome ring, 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; dry thoroughly.
- Avoid sudden temperature changes or thermal shock.
- Do not use a dishwasher or microwave.
- Handle carefully around the rim and exposed janome ring.
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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