Rie Ito’s Ceramic Oval Birds

Description:
Ceramic birds in a simple round silhouette that express a warm serenity. The beautiful gradation on each bird, combined with its curious positioning, looking up or down, adds a whimsy and charm so the birds appear to be communicating with each other when placed together in a group. Each bird comes with a thin rubber ring-shaped stand so that it sits peacefully in place. Handmadein an atelier in Osaka, Japan – each bird is molded, carved, glazed and fired in small batches.

Measurements:
Small 3.5” L x 1.75” H
Medium 4”’ L x 2” H
Large 5” L x 2.25” H

History:
Born in Osaka Prefecture, Rie Ito obtain her graduate degree from the Osaka University of Arts. She began making pottery in high school and set up her atelier in Osaka 20 years ago. Having presented her work in numerous solo and group exhibitions both at home and abroad, her ceramic ornaments have generous forms with a warmth that makes you want to touch them. In 2009, Rie launched the ceramic brand BIRDS’ WORDS with Masanao Tomioka, the design director featuring a range of pottery that show a great attention to detail in its molding, coloring, firing and finish.

Materials:
Ceramic bird with a rubber ring stand

Variation:
Each one is handmade so there may be variation in color

Care Instructions:
These pieces are delicate, particularly the tips. They will crack or break with impact.

Returns must be made within 2 weeks in original, unused condition with all packaging for either 1. Store credit for the full amount or 2. Refund – minus a 20% restocking fee.Tortoise does not cover the cost of return shipping or the cost of re-shipping an exchange,and the cost of shipping for returns and exchanges is the responsibility of the customer.