This classy Kiyomizu-yaki chawan (matcha bowl) is made in the classic wan-nari shape and features an ivory glaze, painstakingly hand-decorated with dozens of small, interlocking sennari-hyōtan (千成瓢箪 - gourds) made of white glaze. In between the gourds, the space is filled by more white glaze applied as tiny white dots. The hand-painted glaze is raised, giving a dimensional, tactile presence to the surface of the bowl. From a distance, the effect is subtle, but in the hand it is clear how much work and care was put into the decoration. The inside is left clear, allowing the vibrant colour of matcha to shine against the warm white of the glaze.

Kiyomizu-yaki (清水焼) (also called Shimizu-yaki) is a type of Japanese pottery that traditionally comes from Gojōzaka district near Kiyomizu Temple, in Kyoto, Japan. A subset of Kyo-yaki which refers to all pottery made in the Kyoto area, Kiyomizu ware has been produced since the 16th century.

This chawan was made by Eyuki Kiln (恵雪窯).

Dimensions:

12.5cm (4.9in) - width
8cm (3.1in) - height
340ml - capacity

Condition: New

This Japanese item ships from the United States.