Vintage 1995 Japanese Studio Pottery Pitcher - Nishi-Gojō Kama Kiln, Handcrafted Blue Ombre Stoneware Jug

Elevate your home decor or table setting with this exquisite, handcrafted Japanese studio art pottery pitcher. Featuring a mesmerizing, rustic blue-to-tan dip ombre glaze, this piece perfectly embodies the timeless Japanese aesthetic of rustic elegance. The iron-rich stoneware body is accented by subtle, natural ash speckling, giving it a beautifully textured, tactile feel.Origin & Artist AuthenticityThe underside of the pitcher features the hand-carved kanji mark 「五城」 (Gojō), authenticating it as a genuine piece from the renowned Nishi-Gojō Kama (Nishi-Gojō Kiln). This coastal artisan pottery workshop is located on the historic island of Ōmishima in Imabari, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. Beneath the signature, it bears the artist’s specific catalog or creation inscription dated '95-1 (January 1995).ConditionPerfect Vintage Condition: Highly collectible with absolutely no chips, cracks, crazing, or repairs.Note: As a handcrafted studio pottery piece, natural variations in the glaze density and clay texture are part of its unique artisan character.

Features & SpecificationsType: Creamer / Water Pitcher / Ceramic JugMaterial: Speckled Stoneware / Iron-Rich ClayGlaze Finish: Matte-to-Satin Dip Ombre Glaze (Slate Blue to Earthy Ochre)Country of Origin: Made in Japan (Ehime Prefecture)Era: Vintage (Dated January 1995)