Description
Xandre Store Exclusive - Specialty Blue Ceramic & fused Ryukyu Glass Art Inspired by the Tides and Seas of Okinawa’s Kaichu-dōro
Basic Information
- Artist / Kiln Master: Shinji Sato (佐陶 慎児)
- Studio / Gallery: Uruma Pottery (うるま陶器), Uruma City, Okinawa (Specialty Blue Pottery Studio / 青い器専門店)
- Category: Okinawan Yachimun | Specialized Blue Ceramic Art & Studio Glass Inlay | Matching Mug/Soup Cup & Ceramic-Glass Spoon Set
- Technique: Wheel-thrown and hand-formed ceramic cup featuring "Uruma Blue" reactive gradient glazing; complementary hand-sculpted unglazed ceramic spoon inset with fused translucent turquoise and sea-green Ryukyu glass fragments in the bowl basin.
This cohesive set pairs the signature "Uruma Blue" wide-rimmed ceramic soup cup/mug with a bespoke, hand-crafted ceramic spoon featuring a fused Ryukyu glass bowl inlay. 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 ensemble brings together local ceramic art and coastal glass traditions.
The cup features a wide, comfortable profile with concentric throwing ridges along the interior basin, a sturdy handle, and a reactive sandy ash-break rim. Accompanying it is an artisanal ceramic spoon sculpted with an unglazed sandy handle and a hollow bowl fused with sparkling, jewel-toned Ryukyu glass fragments that catch the light like sunlit shallows.
Craft & Design Heritage
- Maker: Shinji Sato (佐陶 慎児), Founder and Kiln Master of Uruma Pottery.
- Design Motif: Inspired by the striking color gradations of the East Coast shallows and the open blue seas surrounding Uruma City.
- Integrated Craft: Combines signature reactive Uruma blue pottery glazes with fused Ryukyu recycled art glass elements.
- Provenance: Directly sourced from the Uruma Pottery studio workshop in Uruma, Okinawa.
Craft & Design Features
- Functional Ensemble: A matching dining set comprising a generous wide-rimmed soup cup/mug and a coordinating glass-inlaid stirring/serving spoon.
- Textured Contrast: Smooth, luminous blue interior on the cup paired with rougher, mineral-flecked ash textures near the rim, complemented by the tactile raw clay and glittering glass mosaic of the spoon.
- Handmade Variation: Distinct kiln effects, tonal shifts, and organic contours ensure no two sets are identical.
Estimated Dimensions
- Cup Height: Approx. 8.0–10.0 cm
- Cup Top Outer Diameter: Approx. 13.0–15.0 cm
- Spoon Length: Approx. 14.0–16.0 cm
- Total Set Weight: Approx. 500–680 g (Measurements are approximate.)
Premium Highlights
- Artist: Shinji Sato (佐陶 慎児)
- Origin: Uruma Pottery (うるま陶器), Uruma City, Okinawa
- Form: Ceramic Soup Cup / Mug with Matching Glass-Inlaid Ceramic Spoon
- Materials: Okinawan Clay, Specialty "Uruma Blue" Reactive Glazes, Recycled Ryukyu Glass
- Technique: Wheel-thrown cup, hand-sculpted glass-fused spoon, custom studio blue gradient glazing
- Rarity: Handcrafted signature work from Okinawa’s premier specialty blue ceramic studio
Curator’s Note
“Shinji Sato’s 'Uruma Blue' collection extends its coastal narrative down to the tableware details. Pairing the reactive blue soup cup with a glass-fused ceramic spoon creates a complete sensory ode to the Okinawan shore.”
Specifications
| Attribute | Details |
| Artist / Master | Shinji Sato (佐陶 慎児) |
| Studio / Origin | Uruma Pottery (うるま陶器) — Uruma City, Okinawa |
| Category | Specialized Okinawan Blue Pottery & Glass-Inlaid Cutlery / Contemporary Yachimun |
| Form | Hand-Thrown Ceramic Soup Cup & Matching Fused-Glass Spoon Set |
| Dimensions | Cup: Approx. 8–10 cm H × 13–15 cm Dia.; Spoon: Approx. 14–16 cm L |
| Materials | Local Clay, Specialty Reactive Glaze, Ryukyu Art Glass |
| Technique | Wheel-thrown/hand-sculpted, custom gradient dipping, glass fusing, reactive kiln firing |
| Color Palette | Ocean Turquoise, Cerulean, Sandy Ash, Aquamarine Glass Highlights |
| Condition | Pristine gallery condition |
Care
- Hand wash gently with lukewarm water and mild soap; dry thoroughly.
- Avoid exposing to sudden extreme temperature changes (thermal shock).
- Not recommended for microwave or dishwasher use (especially due to the glass-inlaid spoon).
- Handle carefully around the rim, handle joints, and glass-fused spoon bowl.
Shipping & International Delivery
- Japan: Insured express shipping with protective archival packaging.
- International: Insured international courier service available; customs duties, VAT, GST and local charges are the recipient's responsibility.
- Packaging: Secure impact-resistant packaging for safe ceramic and glass transit.
Xandre Store
Connecting global collectors with the heritage, craftsmanship, and stories behind Japan’s finest studio masters.
Description
Xandre Store Exclusive - Specialty Blue Ceramic & fused Ryukyu Glass Art Inspired by the Tides and Seas of Okinawa’s Kaichu-dōro
Basic Information
- Artist / Kiln Master: Shinji Sato (佐陶 慎児)
- Studio / Gallery: Uruma Pottery (うるま陶器), Uruma City, Okinawa (Specialty Blue Pottery Studio / 青い器専門店)
- Category: Okinawan Yachimun | Specialized Blue Ceramic Art & Studio Glass Inlay | Matching Mug/Soup Cup & Ceramic-Glass Spoon Set
- Technique: Wheel-thrown and hand-formed ceramic cup featuring "Uruma Blue" reactive gradient glazing; complementary hand-sculpted unglazed ceramic spoon inset with fused translucent turquoise and sea-green Ryukyu glass fragments in the bowl basin.
This cohesive set pairs the signature "Uruma Blue" wide-rimmed ceramic soup cup/mug with a bespoke, hand-crafted ceramic spoon featuring a fused Ryukyu glass bowl inlay. 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 ensemble brings together local ceramic art and coastal glass traditions.
The cup features a wide, comfortable profile with concentric throwing ridges along the interior basin, a sturdy handle, and a reactive sandy ash-break rim. Accompanying it is an artisanal ceramic spoon sculpted with an unglazed sandy handle and a hollow bowl fused with sparkling, jewel-toned Ryukyu glass fragments that catch the light like sunlit shallows.
Craft & Design Heritage
- Maker: Shinji Sato (佐陶 慎児), Founder and Kiln Master of Uruma Pottery.
- Design Motif: Inspired by the striking color gradations of the East Coast shallows and the open blue seas surrounding Uruma City.
- Integrated Craft: Combines signature reactive Uruma blue pottery glazes with fused Ryukyu recycled art glass elements.
- Provenance: Directly sourced from the Uruma Pottery studio workshop in Uruma, Okinawa.
Craft & Design Features
- Functional Ensemble: A matching dining set comprising a generous wide-rimmed soup cup/mug and a coordinating glass-inlaid stirring/serving spoon.
- Textured Contrast: Smooth, luminous blue interior on the cup paired with rougher, mineral-flecked ash textures near the rim, complemented by the tactile raw clay and glittering glass mosaic of the spoon.
- Handmade Variation: Distinct kiln effects, tonal shifts, and organic contours ensure no two sets are identical.
Estimated Dimensions
- Cup Height: Approx. 8.0–10.0 cm
- Cup Top Outer Diameter: Approx. 13.0–15.0 cm
- Spoon Length: Approx. 14.0–16.0 cm
- Total Set Weight: Approx. 500–680 g (Measurements are approximate.)
Premium Highlights
- Artist: Shinji Sato (佐陶 慎児)
- Origin: Uruma Pottery (うるま陶器), Uruma City, Okinawa
- Form: Ceramic Soup Cup / Mug with Matching Glass-Inlaid Ceramic Spoon
- Materials: Okinawan Clay, Specialty "Uruma Blue" Reactive Glazes, Recycled Ryukyu Glass
- Technique: Wheel-thrown cup, hand-sculpted glass-fused spoon, custom studio blue gradient glazing
- Rarity: Handcrafted signature work from Okinawa’s premier specialty blue ceramic studio
Curator’s Note
“Shinji Sato’s 'Uruma Blue' collection extends its coastal narrative down to the tableware details. Pairing the reactive blue soup cup with a glass-fused ceramic spoon creates a complete sensory ode to the Okinawan shore.”
Specifications
| Attribute | Details |
| Artist / Master | Shinji Sato (佐陶 慎児) |
| Studio / Origin | Uruma Pottery (うるま陶器) — Uruma City, Okinawa |
| Category | Specialized Okinawan Blue Pottery & Glass-Inlaid Cutlery / Contemporary Yachimun |
| Form | Hand-Thrown Ceramic Soup Cup & Matching Fused-Glass Spoon Set |
| Dimensions | Cup: Approx. 8–10 cm H × 13–15 cm Dia.; Spoon: Approx. 14–16 cm L |
| Materials | Local Clay, Specialty Reactive Glaze, Ryukyu Art Glass |
| Technique | Wheel-thrown/hand-sculpted, custom gradient dipping, glass fusing, reactive kiln firing |
| Color Palette | Ocean Turquoise, Cerulean, Sandy Ash, Aquamarine Glass Highlights |
| Condition | Pristine gallery condition |
Care
- Hand wash gently with lukewarm water and mild soap; dry thoroughly.
- Avoid exposing to sudden extreme temperature changes (thermal shock).
- Not recommended for microwave or dishwasher use (especially due to the glass-inlaid spoon).
- Handle carefully around the rim, handle joints, and glass-fused spoon bowl.
Shipping & International Delivery
- Japan: Insured express shipping with protective archival packaging.
- International: Insured international courier service available; customs duties, VAT, GST and local charges are the recipient's responsibility.
- Packaging: Secure impact-resistant packaging for safe ceramic and glass transit.
Xandre Store
Connecting global collectors with the heritage, craftsmanship, and stories behind Japan’s finest studio masters.
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