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Japanese pottery
Haniwa Garden of Heiwadai Park, Miyazaki, Japan.
Oribe ware is primarily characterized by its distinctive blue or green glazes, which are often described as blue-green vitriol glazes with the luster of fine glass.1
In addition to these primary colors, the decorative motifs on Oribe ware are typically drawn using an iron glaze, which provides a contrasting aesthetic to the vibrant green or blue surfaces. While some descriptions of the pottery emphasize a soft monochromatic color palette in the context of the tea ceremony, the hallmark of the style remains the striking application of these specific blue and green tones.12