A Whimsical Oribe Guinomi by Tomonori Koyama

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Good afternoon and happy holidays NMB,

 

On offer today is a stunning Oribe ware sake cup by the best (IMO) contemporary potter working in the style.  
 

While many modern artists have turned to gas firing because it yields consistent results, Tomonori Koyama has stayed true to the old ways of doing things by wood firing his works.  The loss rate is higher and the results unpredictable, but when things go well you get pieces like this. 

 

Oribe is a core style of my study, and I haven’t seen another example that has such incredible variation of color, all while maintaining a cohesive vision. The traditional green and cream tones of Oribe are beautifully accented by flashes of bronze, gray and even pink, along with natural ash deposits along the rim to give this cup a depth rarely seen. The incised lines along the rim are confidently done, and the geometric pattern brushwork is carefree without being sloppy.  The three circles possibly represent dango, a common motif, but could just as well be patterns typically found on kimono, an even more popular Oribe design. 
 

This piece is in perfect condition and measures 6cm wide by 5cm tall.  Complete with its original box, cloth and paperwork as shown. 
 

$160 shipped to the USA, international buyers please contact me for a quote. 
 

Please let me know if you have any questions or need additional pics.  Thanks for looking!

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Still available, ebay buyer cancelled on me.

Edited December 24, 2025 by sabi