24097: Aiba Koyo (Tokoname) - Ruri Rectangle - 12⅛ in (31cm)

Informal information:

A fine old Koyo rectangle whose character has developed over the decades. The dark blue glaze has a slight crackle and a few light scratches, but overall is still very good. The crackle and patina convey something of the age of the pot. The straight sides give a modern feel and the lack of interal rim will appeal to those who like an easier time of it when repotting.

Dark blue pots suit many trees, especially those with darker bark, flowers or red / red turning foliage.

Koyo, Mr. Aiba Kouichirou, born 1944, from a familiy of potters. He founded the Koyo kiln in the 1970's, prolific output, strong, well made frost resistant pots; his work is always very popular. Perhaps his most famous glaze is the green crystal oribe, which changed over time and really gained it's own identity apart from the famous ones of Tofukuji and Ino Shukuho. His pots are reliable as well as great to look at.