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