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Shingo Oka
‘Tokkuri’ pitcher with motif
Porcelain
Description
Referencing ancient ceramic styles is a recurring theme in Shingo Oka’s work. His mastery and individualism, however, lie in putting his own contemporary spin on them. This diminutive porcelain ‘Tokkuri’ pitcher has been created in the ‘Licho’ style, which dates back to the Yi Dynasty of Korea, founded in the 14th century. From the same period, the drawing motif is reminiscent of early Japanese ‘Imari’ styles.
Stockist
AGOBAY Showroom ZurichAmong the citrus greenhouses and beehives of his nature-rich estate in the coastal city of Karatsu, the Japanese artist Shingo Oka relishes the peace and solitude of being free to work as he pleases in the place that he created. For this piece, he describes the merging of two different styles from the same period as not just a coincidence, but inevitable. Such pitchers are traditionally used for warming and serving sake, but can also be used as a small vase.
Weight: 230g; height: 11.5cm; diameter: 10cm
Porcelain
Taking care of your ‘Tokkuri’ pitcher includes avoiding stacking it with or storing it against other objects to prevent scratches or cracks. Wipe it with a soft cloth to dust it.
Rinse it with water using a soft dish cloth after each use. After cleaning it, let it air dry fully before you store it again. Do not wash it with any cleaning agents and avoid using abrasive sponges, dishwashers or drying machines.
The pitcher must not be directly exposed to temperature shocks – whether from a flame, conventional oven, microwave, induction cooktop, freezer, refrigerator or other source of heat or cold. If you notice cracks, chips or deep scrapes, please stop using it, as these can cause the item to break at any time.
As our objects are crafted in small batches and often made to order by our artisans, we regretfully do not accept any returns.
