Ken Matsuzaki (松崎健), Japanese (b. 1950)

An Oribe Pedestal Dish (織部台皿)

Showa Era (1926-1989), Heisei Era (1989–2019) or Reiwa Era (2019 – present)

About the work

A vibrant Oribe pedestal dish by renowned Mashiko-based potter Ken Matsuzaki. This piece is a beautiful example of Oribe ware, known for its dynamic green glaze and expressive brushwork. The dish’s elevated base and deep emerald hues highlight Matsuzaki’s mastery of kiln effects and glaze layering. With a striking five-diamond motif in the center and concentric carved lines, this functional art piece carries both ceremonial and aesthetic appeal.

The dish is presented with a tomobako (signed wooden storage box) and protective cloth, ensuring authenticity and heritage.

Dimensions

7cm(h) x 23cm(w)

Footnote

Ken Matsuzaki, born in 1950 in Tokyo, is a renowned ceramic artist trained at Tamagawa University's School of Fine Arts. After apprenticing under Tatsuzo Shimaoka in Mashiko, he established his kiln, Yuushin Gama. Known for blending traditional Shino, Oribe, and yohen glazes with modern aesthetics, his works are celebrated worldwide and included in prestigious collections such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Victoria and Albert Museum.