This Mino-yaki chawan (matcha bowl) has a classic wan-nari shape with a subtle spiral effect called rokurome (ろくろ目 - pottery wheel marks) made by the potter's fingers as they slide up the cup, shaping it on the pottery wheel. It is a glazed in a deep blue that almost appears black in certain lighting. Made by Morikawa (森川).
Mino-yaki (美濃焼,) is a type of Japanese pottery produced in Mino Province in Gifu Prefecture, Japan. Since the introduction of mass production in the Meiji period (1868–1912), Mino ware accounts for around 50% of Japanese pottery produced today.
Dimensions:
12cm (4.7in) - width
7.5cm (3in) - height
300ml - capacity
Condition: New
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