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Shingo Oka
White ‘Tokkuri’ pitcher
Ceramic, white glaze
Description
The original glazing on this porcelain ‘Tokkuri’ pitcher is pure white, hidden beneath a covering of ash that is applied to the exterior before being baked in a wood kiln. The resulting speckled effect lends it an ancient quality, with a lightly textured surface feel, as if it were perhaps rediscovered after millennia. Traditionally designed for warm sake, this ‘Tokkuri’ pitcher can also be used as a vase.
Stockist
AGOBAY Showroom ZurichStudying at the Saga Ceramics Research Laboratory in Arita on Japan’s western-most island, Shingo Oka was exposed to a range of techniques, styles and expressions, along with the conceptual side of ceramics from bygone eras. This ‘Tokkuri’ is characteristic of his ongoing exploration of the past and present.
Weight: 275g; Height: 14.5cm; Diameter: 8cm
Porcelain
Taking care of your white ‘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.
