This wonderful Hagi-yaki chawan (matcha bowl) features an Ido-style shape with a tall bamboo node-shaped foot (竹の節高台 - takenofushi koudai) without (!) the typical Hagi-yaki notch cut into it. This chawan sports a buttery beige glaze with a pink accent and dramatic drips over its lip.
Hagi-yaki (萩焼) is a type of Japanese pottery that comes from the town of Hagi in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan and dates back over 400 years. Some of the oldest Hagi-yaki pieces have been declared National Treasures of Japan. The natural warm hues of its clay, along with the simple lines of its forms are highly valued within the traditional aesthetics of many tea ceremony schools.
Hagi ware is said to improve with age as the tannins in the tea slowly stain the fine cracks in the glaze (called crazing or kan-nyuu), creating a rich texture known as 'nanabake', or 'the 7 transformations'. Because of this slightly porous nature, some people like to dedicate their Hagi ware to one type of tea, such as sencha, to avoid having other aromas seep into the clay.
Dimensions:
13.7cm (5.4in) - width
7.1cm (2.8in) - height
400ml - capacity
Condition: Excellent
This vintage Japanese item ships from the United States
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