Hongin Fukurinmaki Yuteki Tenmoku Chawan

Handmade tea bowl by master Tanaka Mansho.

Yuteki Tenmoku glaze got its name from a remote Chinese temple it was first used, on the Tianmu (Tenmoku in Japanese and Heaven's Eye in English) Mountain. From the 13th century, monks in this temple drank their tea from tea bowls glazed with a special technique called yuteki (literally meaning “oil drop”). Tenmoku glazes can range in color and pattern, which makes every glazed piece unique with the impression of randomness, which has both aesthetic and philosophical appeal to the Japanese.

Tenmoku tea bowls were originally used in the most elegant "temae" - tea ceremony styles. The ceremony host serves the high-ranking guests offering the bowl of tea placed on a "tenmokudai". Find the Tenmokudai Roiro here.

Kyo or Kiyomizu pottery looks back on 400 years of history and is now a symbol of Kyoto. To serve the desire of Aristocrats, tea masters, and culinary specialists of the era, Kyo or Kiyomizu pottery has incorporated design and artistry not only from Japan but also from China and the Korean Peninsula. Even up to now exquisite artistry and excellent craftsmanship are the core qualities of Kyo ware: each piece is modeled and decorated carefully by hand.

Place of Origin: Kyoto, Japan

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☆ HANDMADE PRODUCT - Please note that the item we have in stock might not be the same piece shown in the pictures above. Each piece is unique and slightly different from the others. If you are particular about either the size, the capacity, or the appearance, contact us, and we will share photos or the exact details of our available pieces in stock.

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