Usuzumi Katakuchi Pitcher

Ryuji Mitani

• Introduction

  I am an Usuzumi Katakuchi Pitcher. I'm a winged whisperer of traditions, where the black night embraces the dawn, and each pour of sake takes flight with grace.

   

• Curator's Notes 

   

  This piece merges craftsmanship and soul. Hand-chiseled with care, its deep black urushi lacquer exterior, Mitani's signature black lacquer, whispers of Japanese tradition. Inside, the artisan's light "Usuzumi" strokes paint a canvas of serenity. The gentle curves, reminiscent of a bird's graceful form, nestle in the palm of your hands, while its beak is delicately poised to pour sake with reverence. This katakuchi becomes more than a mere vessel; it's a conduit for shared moments, and an homage to the beauty of Ryuji Mitani's decades of artistry.

  Usuzumi Katakuchi Pitcher was curated by Stevenson Aung

   

• Designer/Maker 

   

  Maker: Ryuji Mitani

   

  Designer: Ryuji Mitani

   

• Specifications

   

  Dimensions: 

  3.5" (w) x 5.0" (l) x 1.8" (h) or 89mm (w) x 127mm (l) x 45mm (h)

   

  Weight: 

  2 oz or 52 g

   

  Materials: Japanese Walnut Wood, Food-safe Lacquer

   

• Details
  • Handcrafted in Matsumoto, Japan
  • Each katakuchi is hand carved and will vary in shape slightly
  • Features Ryuji Mitani's abstract signature on the underside of the vessel
  • Item is lacquered in Ryuji Mitani's signature usuzumi style of lacquer with faint hazy white strokes overlapping a black urushi base in the exterior
  • Exterior is black and has tactile carved wood facets
  • The hand carved spout pours with an elegant steady stream
  • Do not soak urushi lacquered pieces in water for prolonged periods
  • Wash with a soft sponge and mild dish soap
  • Rinse with warm water
  • Wipe with a cloth and dry well
  • Each piece is unique and will have variations
• Return Policy
  Returns or Exchanges may be done within 14 days from purchase date. We kindly ask that all valid returns must be in unused condition with attached tags and packaging. Nalata Nalata will not accept any returned merchandise without prior written communication and valid Return Authorization Number. Upon inspection and approval, Exchange or Store Credit will be provided, No Refunds. All sale items and discounted merchandise are Final Sale and cannot be returned. Read More