Jade by Chance

I have no idea how this came to be,” the artist himself confesses — and therein lies the wonder of this rare and singular chawan.

Born from layers of Oribe glaze and others applied in succession, the jade landscape that emerged could never have been planned. It is the crystallization of a moment where chance and inevitability met within the kiln.

The beauty of its form, the subtlety of its pattern, the character of its foot, the grace of its rim — all exist in rare and perfect harmony.

This particular hue exists nowhere in the artist’s own records. It is the very essence of ichigo ichie — the once-in-a-lifetime encounter that defines the soul of craft.

Beloved by many, yet impossible to recreate — this chawan is truly one of a kind. For whoever comes to hold it, it will be nothing less than a singular encounter, never to be repeated.

── About This Work ──

By honoring the raw earth in its purest form, each vessel draws forth the primal vitality that lies within the clay itself. Enriched with beneficial microorganisms and shaped through a unique process of harmonic treatment, this work transcends the merely physical. It resonates with the breath of all creation, embodying the gifts of nature in their most essential form. May its presence bring that quiet power into your space.

── About the Paulownia Box and Daily Care ──

Each work is delivered in a paulownia wood presentation box. Yet the maker’s wish is this: “Do not let it sleep within the box. Bring it out, let it be seen, and feel the energy of the vessel directly.”
It is said that sake poured into these vessels takes on a new and finer taste — as if the clay itself transforms what it holds.
Display it and feel its quiet strength. Use it and discover how it changes what you taste. In the rhythm of daily life, let yourself resonate with the vessel.