Danish ceramicist Richard Manz (1933-1999) trained in pottery and tile making before spending nearly a decade at Gustavsberg Porcelain in Sweden, then establishing his own studio in Denmark alongside his wife, renowned ceramist Bodil Manz. The Contour collection brings his original 1960s designs back to life through 1616 / arita japan, developed through conversations with his daughter, Cecilie Manz, drawing directly from his personal archives.

The collection comprises two cups: the Tea Cup, whose stackable structure and small base fits comfortably in the hand, and the Hojicha Cup, characterized by a slightly widened rim and a well-balanced form that sits naturally in the palm. Both are available in glazed and partially unglazed finishes, each handcrafted in Arita from porcelain made with clay from crushed local stone.