Description

Xandre Store Exclusive - Specialty Blue Ceramic Studio Art Inspired by the Tides and Seas of Okinawa’s Kaichu-dōro

Basic Information

1. Artist / Kiln Master: Shinji Sato (佐陶 慎児)
2. Studio / Gallery: Uruma Pottery (うるま陶器), Uruma City, Okinawa (Specialty Blue Pottery Studio / 青い器専門店)
3. Category: Okinawan Yachimun | Specialized Blue Ceramic Art | Decorative Pitcher / Pourer
4. Technique: Wheel-thrown and hand-formed clay, signature "Uruma Blue" reactive gradient glazing capturing the shallow flats and deep ocean around the Kaichu-dōro causeway, electric kiln firing with organic ash-break textures around the rim and handle.

This hand-thrown ceramic pitcher captures the mesmerizing depths and luminous beauty of Okinawa's coastal waters. Created at Uruma Pottery-a renowned specialty blue pottery studio (Aoi Uki Senmon-ten) founded by master potter Shinji Sato out of a deep fascination with the ocean views along Okinawa's famous Kaichu-dōro causeway-this piece reflects a unique contemporary interpretation of traditional island craft.

The vessel features a rounded, organic globular body equipped with a graceful pouring spout and a sturdy, hand-pulled handle. The surface is bathed in a signature "Uruma Blue" gradient, shifting from rich, vibrant turquoise to textured, sandy ash-reactive patterns around the collar, rim, and handle joints that mimic sea spray and coral flats. Because Uruma Pottery focuses exclusively on capturing the essence of Okinawa's seas through hand-crafted glazing, each piece possesses a one-of-a-kind character.

Craft & Design Heritage

1. Maker: Shinji Sato (佐陶 慎児), Founder and Kiln Master of Uruma Pottery.
2. Design Motif: Inspired by the striking color gradations of the East Coast shallows and the open blue seas surrounding Uruma City.
3. Signature Glazing: Advanced reactive glazing that creates natural bubble-like crystalline textures and sandy organic breaks along structural edges.
4. Provenance: Directly sourced from the Uruma Pottery studio workshop in Uruma, Okinawa.

Craft & Design Features

1. Functional Form: Ergonomic pitcher featuring a well-defined pouring lip and a comfortable grip handle, suitable for serving liquids or acting as an eye-catching floral vase.
2. Textured Contrast: Smooth, luminous blue body contrasted against rougher, mineral-flecked ash textures near the rim.
3. Handmade Variation: Distinct kiln effects, tonal shifts, and organic contours ensure no two vessels are identical.

Estimated Dimensions

1. Height: Approx. 16.0–18.0 cm
2. Width (including handle): Approx. 15.0–17.0 cm
3. Weight: Approx. 800–950 g
4. (Measurements are approximate.)

Premium Highlights

1. Artist: Shinji Sato (佐陶 慎児)
2. Origin: Uruma Pottery (うるま陶器), Uruma City, Okinawa
3. Form: Ceramic Pitcher / Pourer / Decorative Vessel
4. Materials: Okinawan Clay, Specialty "Uruma Blue" Reactive Glazes
5. Technique: Wheel-thrown, hand-pulled handle, custom studio blue gradient glazing
6. Rarity: Handcrafted signature work from Okinawa’s premier specialty blue ceramic studio

Curator’s Note

“Shinji Sato’s 'Uruma Blue' works translate the luminous shifting tides of the Kaichu-dōro into tangible form. The organic breaking glaze around the rim brings the raw energy of the Okinawan shoreline right to your tabletop.”

Specifications

Care

1. Hand wash gently with lukewarm water and mild soap; dry thoroughly.
2. Avoid exposing to sudden extreme temperature changes (thermal shock).
3. Not recommended for microwave or dishwasher use.
4. Handle carefully around the spout and handle joints.

Shipping & International Delivery

1. Japan: Insured express shipping with protective archival packaging.
2. International: Insured international courier service available; customs duties, VAT, GST and local charges are the recipient's responsibility.
3. Packaging: Secure impact-resistant packaging for safe ceramic transit.

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