Features
A representative work of Kyō ware from Kyōto: vivid in colour, fine in detail, and rich in traditional Japanese character.
Hand-painted flowers with gold enamel accents, showing the elegant air of fine tea ceremony ware.
The interior glaze is soft and finely textured, keeping the natural feel of hand-made pottery.
Suitable for use as a matcha bowl or a sencha bowl, and also for display as a work of art.
Comes with its tomobako (original signed wooden box) and the artisan's signature, adding to its collecting value and sense of history.
◆ Savour the Tea, Feel the Warmth of Kyō Ware
Drinking tea is not only about the tea; it is a way of enjoying life, and a fine chawan makes that sense of ritual complete. This Japanese Kyō ware tea bowl, with hand-painted floral decoration and gold enamel accents, has a refinement of craft and colour that fills it with the elegance of the Japanese tea ceremony. Held in the hand, the soft warmth of the clay can be felt, and every use is like a conversation with traditional craft.
The bowl is a comfortable size: for everyday brewing, for formal tea ceremony, or simply set out on the tea table, it is a vessel that raises the quality of a space. It comes with its original tomobako, the box bearing the artisan's signature and red seal, which adds to its collecting value and its air of refinement. If you love tea ceremony culture, or are looking for a distinctive tea vessel, this Kyō ware chawan is well worth acquiring.