Mugs

Matsuo Ryosuke

Kyoto

Twisted-Handle Mug 260ml — Ooze Melt

¥4,800

It takes 63~70 days to start shipping from Japan.

Only 20 left for made-to-order

Specifications

CategoryMugs
DimensionsL 7.5 cm W 10.5 cm H 8.0 cm
Weight160 g
Made-to-OrderAvailable
Stock LimitMax 20 per order

About this Work

Twisted Handle Mug 260ml / Ooze Melt

This mug features a rounded, soft shape and a distinctive twisted handle.

The "twisted handle" was designed not only as a visual accent but also with ease of gripping in mind when actually in use.

As your fingers naturally hook into the twist of the handle, the mug remains stable even when filled with liquid.

Rather than making the vessel itself unnecessarily heavy, the aim was for it to have just the right weight when filled with a drink.
Because it's a mug used daily, we value such comfort of use.

Each mug is individually carved with a technique called "shinogi" on the exterior, and then metals that develop black-brown or blue hues are brushed over it.

During firing, these colors seep into and blend with the ivory-toned glaze, flowing together.

The way the colors flow and overlap differs for each piece in the kiln.
Even if made in the same way, no two pieces will ever have exactly the same appearance.

A soft ivory, with slightly subdued black-brown and blue expressions.

This mug allows you to casually enjoy, in your daily life, the "vessels where gentleness and subtlety harmonize" that I value in my pottery making.

The capacity is approximately 260ml when full.

It's a vessel designed to naturally reach for during ordinary moments in your daily life, rather than for special occasions, such as taking a short break while drinking coffee or tea, or catching your breath between work tasks.

"Ooze Melt" is named from two words:
"Ooze" = to seep out
"Melt" = to blend in

As you continue to use it, it will gradually become familiar to your hands and your daily life.

We hope it will become a mug that, before you know it, you think, "I always use this one."

Care & Safety

Microwave

Safe to use

Dishwasher

Not recommended

Oven

Not recommended

Matsuo Ryosuke

Kyoto

Ryosuke Matsuo

Artisan Story

Born in Nara Prefecture in 1993. Established a studio in Yamashina Ward, Kyoto City. At university and graduate school, I studied clinical psychology, researching the theme of "what is my true self?" While still in graduate school, I worked as a part-time public servant in a psychology-related field, and on weekends, my greatest pleasure was visiting pottery markets in various regions and collecting ceramics. I started pottery during my time as a graduate student. I entered this world after asking a potter I met at an event if they would teach me pottery in exchange for helping them with their work. Afterwards, I studied at Seizan Toen in Higashiyama, Kyoto, and the Kyoto Prefectural Ceramics Training School, and after working at a pottery studio, I became independent. Currently, I create ceramics that harmonize gentleness and understated elegance, primarily using soft, creamy glazes, with black-brown or blue decorations on the rims. Perhaps my works are not born from an attempt to express myself, but rather a natural reflection of "my individuality" that has been gradually shaped through interactions with people. I strive daily to create ceramics that one naturally wants to pick up in everyday life, and that blend into one's lifestyle the more they are used. I hope to deliver such "just right" ceramics. 1993 Born in Nara Prefecture 2017 Began pottery, apprenticing under a potter 2018 Studied at Seizan Toen Pottery Class, Higashiyama 2019 Began production at Seizan Toen Joint Studio, Higashiyama 2022 Enrolled in Kyoto Prefectural Ceramics Training School 2023 Completed Kyoto Prefectural Ceramics Training School Worked at Sanko Seito Zuiho Kiln 2024 Became independent Ceramics adopted by "Sushi Ravis Osaka" at Four Seasons Hotel Osaka Featured in CLUÉL, December issue Currently Based in Yamashina Ward, Kyoto City, operating mainly in Kansai and Kanto regions through department stores, galleries, and restaurants.
・Takashimaya ・Hankyu Hanshin Department Store ・Nihombashi Mitsukoshi ・Participated in pottery markets held in Kyoto and events such as the Shigaraki Ceramic Fair ・Solo exhibition at Asahi Toan Art Salon Kura ・Four Seasons Hotel Osaka "Sushi Ravis Osaka" ・Adopted by Kyoto "Tan" and other restaurants

Delivery fee

From our Kyoto warehouse to the world. Shipping is a flat rate by region.

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£20

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€20

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S$30

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