This hantsutsu-gata Etchu-Seto-yaki chawan (matcha bowl) features a dark black iron glaze, speckled with rust red. The front of the bowl is accented with a single patch of flowing ash glaze.

Made by Shoraku Kiln (庄楽窯), this bowl ships in its original tomobako (wooden paulownia box).

Etchu-Seto is a subcategory of Seto-yaki that began in the late 16th century. Despite flourishing as a porcelain producing area, the kilns closed down in the Taisho era due to the influx of cheaper Arita-yaki. Only in 1947 was Etchu-Seto revived by the Shoraku Kiln and now four kilns carry on this traditional style. Recently, Etchu-Seto has gained some international attention as being one of Steve Job's favourite pottery styles.

Seto-yaki (瀬戸焼) is a type of Japanese pottery that traditionally comes from the area around Seto town in Aichi Prefecture, Japan.The site of one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns, pottery has been made in Seto since at least the 13th century. During the Kamakura period, Seto wares became known for their reproductions of Song-dynasty Chinese wares such as elegant celadons and striking tenmoku chawan. Many of the glazes and styles that were developed in Seto, such as Kiseto, Seto-guro, Ao-Oribe, and Shino-Oribe, later spread to nearby Gifu prefecture, where they became incorporated into Mino-yaki.

Dimensions:

11.3cm (4.4in) - width
6.6cm (2.6in) - height
375ml - capacity

Condition: Excellent

This vintage Japanese item ships from the United States