Oribe pottery is named after the samurai lord and tea master Furuta Oribe (1544–1615). It broke new ground with its unusual shapes and eye-catching decorations. This Oribe dish, intended for serving food during tea gatherings, resembles a folding fan when seen from above.
Lidded Jar, Stoneware with ash glaze
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 13
October 15, 2025 (Wed)–
December 21, 2025 (Sun)
Wide-Mouthed Storage Jar with Peony Vines
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 13
October 15, 2025 (Wed)–
December 21, 2025 (Sun)
Square Dish with a Chinese Poet Watching Seagulls
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 13
October 15, 2025 (Wed)–
December 21, 2025 (Sun)
Dish with an Upturned Rim
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 8
August 5, 2025 (Tue)–
October 26, 2025 (Sun)