This wonderful Kiyomizu-yaki summer chawan (matcha bowl) is decorated in the mishima (三島) technique with a soft magenta glaze contrasting against the white slip inlay of etched lines and stamped chrysanthemums and geometric patterns.
Kiyomizu-yaki (清水焼) (also called Shimizu-yaki) is a type of Japanese pottery that traditionally comes from Gojōzaka district near Kiyomizu Temple, in Kyoto, Japan. A subset of Kyo-yaki which refers to all pottery made in the Kyoto area, Kiyomizu ware has been produced since the 16th century
Dimensions:
14.5cm (5.7in) - width
5.5cm (2.2in) - height
150ml - capacity
Condition: Excellent
This vintage Japanese item ships from the United States
