Katakuchi (sake pourers) by Tetsuya Ōzawa, from March 2026.

Sensuous and curved, these sublime vessels are wide and rounded at the top, gently pinching into to a small, elegant spout on one side and tapering down to a narrow base.

In his signature kofuki glaze in white, red or green. 

dimensions
height: 8cm
diameter: 9.5cm
length: 11cm (incl. spout)
base: 3.5cm
weight: 190g

Nb. this work is handmade and measurements are approximate.

Ceramic katakuchi (sake pourers).
Handmade in Japan.

See our complete collection by Tetsuya Ōzawa.

Born in 1984, Tetsuya Ōzawa lives and works in the ancient ceramic town of Tokoname, Japan. After studying Fine Arts at Nagoya University, he apprenticed under ceramic master, Yoshikawa Masamichi.

In his work, there is a nod to classicism, restraint and refinement, but with the appearance of lightness and a modern fresh brilliance wrought into his surfaces, which is achieved by his special glazing technique. Building on a traditional kofuki process - whereby white soil is dusted over clay forms after firing - Ōzawa further distresses the surface, resulting in his signature textured finish. Traditionally his palette was restricted to the clay colours of the the region - rust, yellow, white & black, however he's recently added rich greens and blues to magnificent effect.

Read more about Tetsuya Ōzawa.