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Shingo Oka
‘Tokkuri’ field pitcher
Porcelain
Description
This earthy brown pitcher features a motif at its centre of a hand-drawn field using pigments from the historic castle town of Karatsu, Japan. Beneath the faint brown strokes, a white glaze has been applied and the whole piece has a pleasing rustic quality to it. Varying shades, from cream to dark neutrals, are streaked through the material, reflecting the mountainous environment in which Shingo Oka lives and works.
Stockist
AGOBAY Showroom Zurich‘Tokkuri’ sake pitchers are a recurring style in Shingo Oka’s work and make versatile pieces that can also be used as vases. He starts with an ancient, traditional element, adding other expressive elements to make his mark. The Japanese potter intentionally chose a peaceful, secluded place for his workshop, in which he feels truly free: “This is where I spend my whole day, so I wanted to create an environment in which I could work comfortably, without the need to venture elsewhere. I can tend to the trees or walk off into the mountains.”
Weight: 215g; height: 12cm; diameter: 9cm
Porcelain
Taking care of your ‘Tokkuri’ field 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.
