This wan-nari Banko-yaki chawan (matcha bowl) is made from a solid, dark brown clay and decorated with a solo patch of ash glaze.
Banko-yaki (萬古焼) is a type of Japanese pottery that traditionally comes from Yokkaichi in Mie Prefecture, Japan. Its characteristic purple hue comes from the mixture of red oxidised iron and blue high temperature-baked iron in the clay.
Dimensions:
12.6cm (5in) - width
7.8cm (3.1in) - height
300ml - capacity
Condition: Excellent
This vintage Japanese item ships from the United States
