This tenmoku-gata Kyo-yaki chawan (matcha bowl) features a black glaze with a subtle hares fur, nogime drip effect on the front.

The term 'tenmoku' (天目) can refer to two things: the shape of a bowl, i.e. conical with a finger groove and flare at the lip; and a dark high-iron glaze that can produce various beautiful effects under the right firing conditions. Both of these originated in Jian ware from Fujian during the Song dynasty (960-1279) in China, where the dark colour of the glaze was praised for the way it contrasts nicely with the froth of whisked tea.

Made by Zuiun (瑞雲).

Kyo-yaki (京焼) is a type of Japanese pottery that traditionally comes from Kyoto, Japan. The pottery traditions of Kyoto date back to the 5th century and are varied in their styles.

Dimensions:

12.7cm (5in) - width
6.5cm (2.6in) - height
150ml - capacity

Condition: Very good

This vintage Japanese item ships from the United States