Asian Black Bear Egg Stand — Hand-Painted Japanese Pottery by Ryo Makita
Asian Black Bear Egg Stand — Hand-Painted Japanese Pottery by Ryo Makita
Asian Black Bear Egg Stand — Hand-Painted Japanese Pottery by Ryo Makita
Asian Black Bear Egg Stand — Hand-Painted Japanese Pottery by Ryo Makita
Asian Black Bear Egg Stand — Hand-Painted Japanese Pottery by Ryo Makita
Asian Black Bear Egg Stand — Hand-Painted Japanese Pottery by Ryo Makita
Asian Black Bear Egg Stand — Hand-Painted Japanese Pottery by Ryo Makita
Asian Black Bear Egg Stand — Hand-Painted Japanese Pottery by Ryo Makita
Asian Black Bear Egg Stand — Hand-Painted Japanese Pottery by Ryo Makita
Asian Black Bear Egg Stand — Hand-Painted Japanese Pottery by Ryo Makita
Asian Black Bear Egg Stand — Hand-Painted Japanese Pottery by Ryo Makita
Asian Black Bear Egg Stand — Hand-Painted Japanese Pottery by Ryo Makita

Asian Black Bear Egg Stand — Hand-Painted Japanese Pottery by Ryo Makita

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Hand-formed and finished by Ryo Makita, this piece is hand-painted animal motif, egg stand form.

  • Formed and finished by hand. The glaze settles differently on every piece. Yours will differ a little from the one photographed — that is the hand of the maker.
  • Material: Japanese pottery (ceramic)
  • Artisan: Ryo Makita
  • Size: 7 × 3.6 × 3 cm

Because each piece is individually made, slight variations in form and glaze are the mark of a true handmade object.

Size7 × 3.6 × 3 cm
MaterialJapanese pottery (ceramic)
MakerRyo Makita
About the maker

Ryo Makita

Ryo Makita works in Gifu, and the work carries a lightness — a polar bear holding an egg, a calico cat set down to hold a ladle, small cubes and plates for the table. Each is painted by hand, one at a time.

By the same hands

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・Handmade — One by One
Every piece from Japan Classic is formed and fired entirely by hand, in small quantities, one at a time.

These handcrafted works carry slight variations in shape, weight, and surface, bearing the subtle marks of true craftsmanship rather than mass production.

・Living Glaze
On glazed pieces, you will find fine crackle patterns—known in Japan as kannyu (貫入)—naturally created as the glaze cools after firing.

This delicate finish evolves with time, reflecting the quiet beauty found in wabi-sabi ceramics.

・Elegance
Inspired by Japan’s timeless aesthetic, every piece by Japan Classic blends tradition with modern versatility.

Whether for rice, soups, or shared plates, these refined tablewares are designed for everyday beauty, maintaining their grace in both Eastern and Western settings.

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One of One

Each piece is shaped and fired by hand, one at a time. The slight distortions and fine crackle that appear as the glaze cools are not flaws — they are the maker's hand, still visible. The one in the photograph is the one that arrives.

Made to Be Used

These are not display pieces behind glass. They are meant for your table — for rice, for tea, for ordinary evenings. With use, the glaze deepens in character. That slow change is the point.