Teapot by Nobuhiko Oyama 小山乃文彦

This teapot by Nobuhiko Oyama is shaped from hand‑prepared clay and finished with a soft white slip (粉引, kohiki), creating a vessel that feels understated and earthy. The slip bears subtle variations in tone and texture, a result of the clay, slip, and firing process interacting — giving each teapot a unique, organic surface that reveals the material’s origin and the hand of the maker.

About the Artist

Nobuhiko Oyama was born in 1967 in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. He trained at the Tokoname Ceramic Art Institute (常滑市立陶芸研究所), graduating in 1992, and established his own kiln in Tokoname in 1996, where he continues to work.

Oyama is known for handmade vessels with kohiki slip, highlighting natural clay textures and subtle surface variations. His work embraces the beauty of irregularities and natural materials, balancing functionality and quiet elegance. Each piece carries the tactile signature of his hand, transforming everyday objects into meditative, soulful works of art.