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Lot 319 · Ceramics · ⌀ 5 cm酒器・茶器
SET OF FIVE SAKE CUPS “ORIBE”
Attributed as the work of the master Hozan, Oribe style.
Second half of the 20th century
Ceramics; canonical emerald-green Oribe glaze.
Estimate
12 000 – 16 000 ₽
- Set or pair
- Original box (tomobako)
- Named master
- Dimensions
diameter — 5 cm, height of each ochokoOchoko おちょこ — a miniature, classic sake cup, often part of a single set with a tokkuri flask. cup — 3.5 cm.
- Description
A collector's set of five miniature sake cups of the ochoko format. The pieces are made in the traditional Oribe style and covered with the recognisable deep, rich emerald glaze with slight runs.
- Contents
Original paulownia-wood box (tomobakoTomobako 共箱 — an authentic box of valuable, seasoned wood (often paulownia), made specially for a particular piece. On the lid the master or owner personally inscribes in ink the calligraphic title of the object, his signature and the impression of a personal seal. It is the principal certificate of authenticity.) with calligraphic inscriptions “Oribe-yaki” (織部焼), “GuinomiGuinomi ぐい呑 — a classic sake cup. It differs from the miniature cups in its larger size, free form and pronounced texture.” (ぐい呑) and the artist's personal signature, certified by a red inkan seal impression.