Akari Karugane 'Chinese Tea Leaf Dish' (19)

Dimensions: H 8cm x D 17cm

Materials: Porcelain

Method: Hand-building, wheel-throwing and mold techniques

Description:

This porcelain tea leaf dish features a glazed interior and a textured, earthy exterior. The form is gently lifted at the sides, creating a cupped shape that evokes an offering gesture. Subtle variations in surface and contour reflect the hand-crafted nature of the piece.

About the Artist

Akari Karugane is a ceramic artist based in Tajimi City, a region renowned for its Mino ware tradition. A graduate of Musashino Art University and the Tajimi City Ceramics Design Institute, Karugane creates expressive forms that convey the warmth and strength of clay. Her work draws from natural textures and ancient objects, embracing the organic shifts that occur during the firing process. With a nuanced approach that merges hand-building, wheel-throwing, and mold-making, her vessels and sculptural pieces embody a timeless aesthetic shaped by imperfection and transformation.