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Shingo Oka
Vietnamese ‘Tokkuri’ pitcher
Ceramic, blue drawings, crackle glaze
Description
In Japan, ceramic ‘Tokkuri’ pitchers are often used for serving sake. The bulbous shape is for placing in hot water to gently warm the sake inside, then poured out through its narrow neck. What is different about Shingo Oka’s ‘Tokkuri’ is that it has a hand-thrown appeal and is finished with blue drawings, reminiscent of those on Vietnamese ceramics, which have a smudged effect – almost as if they were unintentional.
Stockist
AGOBAY Showroom ZurichAlthough ‘Tokkuri’ doesn’t exist in Vietnam, the Japanese ceramicist Shingo Oka has merged a traditional object and artistic style from two different cultures. This reflects his distinctive approach of referencing the past while creating something new. Irregular brown specks and a crackle glaze, along with an uneven neutral base colour, give the illusion of a beautifully aged vessel. It also makes a striking vase.
Weight: 225g; Height: 14cm; Diameter: 8cm
Ceramic
Taking care of your Vietnamese ‘Tokkuri’ pitcher includes avoiding 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.
