Late 20th Century Japanese Studio Pottery Sake Cups & Pour Vessel in Wabi-Sabi Glazes - Set of 4

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A thoughtfully curated collection of four Japanese studio pottery vessels including sake cups and a petite pour form, each hand-thrown … Read more A thoughtfully curated collection of four Japanese studio pottery vessels including sake cups and a petite pour form, each hand-thrown with distinct glazing, silhouette, and surface character. Though varied in form, the grouping feels beautifully cohesive through its restrained palette and quiet materiality.

Highlights include a softly ribbed bowl with indigo brushwork, a finely crackled celadon-style glaze over warm terracotta banding, a sculptural white vessel with graphic vertical striping, and a striped yunomi-style cup in earthy rust and slate tones.

Together, the set embodies the tactile irregularity associated with wabi-sabi ceramics — balancing utility with sculptural presence. Beautiful styled on open shelving, beside natural linen and wood tones, or incorporated into an intimate tea or sake ritual.

Acquired from a Japanese collectibles shop closure in Los Angeles.

Style:
Wabi-Sabi / Japanese Rustic / Organic Modern / Mingei

Maker:
Unknown studio potters

Number of Pieces:
4

Dimensions:
Approximate measurements:

* Largest bowl-form cup: 3” W x 3” D x 1.75” H
* Crackle glaze cup: 2” W x 2” D x 2” H
* White striped vessel: 1.75” W x 1.75” D x 2.5” H
* Striped cup: 2” W x 2” D x 2.25” H See less