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Oribe Green

May 21st 2009 06:33
ORIBE GREEN
is a famous copper based glaze used by the Mino potters of the early Edo period and many contemporary ceramicists too. It's not just a glaze though, the word is also used to describe several styles and shapes.

Here's a 17th century classic, one of the famous handled "baskets"

These are made using clay over a press mould or wood or bisqued clay !

Oribe basket
Oribe Basket



In the early 20th century there was a revival of Oribe ware with many new pieces being made by descendants of the original Katos who developed Shino and Oribe ware.
oribe basket
20th c. oribe basket


Notice that the 20th century Oribe glaze tends to be greener and glossier than the Edo pieces. This is also noticeable when potters use reduction firings with Oribe glaze when no wood fire kiln is available.

Finally here's an Australian example: the Asparagus Platter by noted ceramic artist Janet Bariskill.

Bariskill Oribe
Oribe Glaze Platter by Bariskill



P.S. When buying Antique Oribe if the ad says EDO check its Early EDO!

You might be better off only looking at VERY recent contemporary pieces since the Japanese mania for tea-ware has pushed up the prices for the revival pieces.


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