Pouring Vessel – Green

Description

I am a Green Pouring Vessel. Think of me as a soy sauce vase, full of umami grace.

Curator’s Notes

This pouring vessel is truly something special. Like a droplet of water suspended in flight, the spherical body tapers gently to a spout with a poetry that makes my heart ache. Its beauty doesn’t hinder its function – the base fits wonderfully in the hand with a satisfying weight, and the delicate spout allows you to pour liquids with intention, from soy sauce to salad dressing. But my favorite thing about this vessel is the way it moves. Tip it over lightly with your hand, and the piece comes to life in a pendulous dance, its spout tracing spirals in the air as it rocks and sways, eventually settling back into its center of balance. Mesmerizing!

Green Pouring Vessel was curated by Stevenson Aung

Designer/Maker

Designer: Simplicity

Specifications

Dimensions: 2.25” (w) x 2.25” (l) x 4.25” (h) or 57mm (w) x 57mm (l) x 108mm (h) 

Weight: 6.5 oz or 183 gr 

Materials: Bronze

Details

• Made in Japan
• We recommend hand washing with mild soap and soft sponge
• Design is based on a “suiteki”, or water dropper, traditionally used to hold a small amount of water for ink calligraphy
• Piece has a rounded base, so when touched, will rock from side to side as it returns to its center of balance
• Suitable as a pouring vessel for soy sauce or other liquid condiments e.g. dressings, consommés
• Can be used as a katakuchi, or sake server, as well
• The Simplicity “Infinity” logo is stamped at the bottom of the piece