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.
Tea Bowl, Named “Furisode (Swinging Sleeves)”
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Water Jar in the Shape of a Bag for Gold Dust
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Water Jar with Peonies
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Square Dish with a Chinese Poet Watching Seagulls
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Dishes with Cherry Trees
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