Ohi-Ware was developed for use in the tea ceremony. Made of soft clay and fired at low temperatures, Ohi pieces are prized for their beautiful shapes and luster. |
When the founder of the urasenke style of tea ceremony, Sen-so Soshitsu was invited to Kanazawa as the lord of the tea ceremony for the Kaga Clan in 1666, the first Chozaemon came with him and established Ohi in Kanazawa. | ![]() Tea Bowl "Ohi Black and White Glaze" 12.2cm x H8.0cm made by Present master; 10th Chozaemon Ohi |
![]() Inlaid Design and Ohi Mishima Style Vessel, "Riseing" 25cm x H58cm made by Present master; 10th Chozaemon Ohi | The Ohi method is to form the shape by hand, curving off excess bits with a spatula without using a wheel. At the firing stage, the piece is glazed and put into the kiln. Then the temperature is increased sharply within a short time, and the piece is taken out while the glaze is melting to cool down rapidly. This method requires sudden temperature changes, so finding good clay soil is important. The first Chozaemon found the most suitable soil in Ohi Village which is a suburb of Kanazawa. The name Ohi came from the name of the place. Since then, this method has been handed down to us as Ohi. | |
Most Ohi pottery is tea utensils among which tea bowls are most abundant. Its distinctive glaze contrasts beautifully with the powdered green tea used in tea ceremony. | ![]() Water Container With Bird Design, Ohi Amber and Green Glase 18.5cm x H181.2cm made by Present master; 10th Chozaemon Ohi |
Chronological List of Masters | |||
Genenation | Master's name | Other name | |
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First | Ohi-Chozaemon | Hodoan | 1630-1712 |
Second | Ohi-Chozaemon | Hodoan | 1686-1747 |
Third | Ohi-Chozaemon | Hodoan.Kanbei | 1728-1802 |
Fourth | Ohi-Chozaemon | Doan.Kanbei | 1758-1839 |
Fifth | Ohi-Chozaemon | Hodoan.Kanbei | 1799-1856 |
Sixth | Ohi-Chozaemon | Sakutaro | 1828-1856 |
Seventh | Ohi-Chozaemon | Michitada | 1833-1896 |
Eighth | Ohi-Chozaemon | Yuigensai.Sosyun | 1851-1927 |
Ninth | Ohi-Chozaemon | Todosai | 1901-1986 |
Tenth | Ohi-Chozaemon | Toshiro | 1927- |
Ohi-Toshio | 1958- |
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