Vintage Japanese Studio Pottery Teapot Oribe Green Drip Glaze Bamboo Handle For Sale

Up for sale is a striking vintage Japanese studio art pottery dobin teapot. Hand-thrown with great character, the stoneware body features a dark metallic iron-brown base glaze accented by a bold, dripping splash of sage green Oribe-style glaze on the front and lid. The body shows prominent horizontal ribbed tool marks, giving it a beautiful tactile feel.The lid is uniquely modeled with a decorative, recessed heart-shaped steam vent at the top. The teapot comes fitted with its traditional wrapped split-bamboo overhead handle attached to integrated clay loops. The unglazed stoneware base displays a clear, hand-painted three-line potters mark.A wonderful functional piece for brewing green tea or a beautiful rustic addition to a Mingei folk art or mid-century modern pottery collection.
Condition Details:
This teapot is in excellent vintage condition. The ceramic body is structurally sound with no chips, cracks, or repairs. The interior is clean with minimal signs of usage or tea staining. The natural bamboo handle is secure and intact with no structural breaks or unraveling. Please review the detailed close-up photos to appreciate the glazes and hand-made details.