Handmade Korean-style matcha tea bowl from Hara Seichō
This tea bowl is a reproduction of a renowned historical piece once passed down through the Hosokawa family, a prominent samurai clan which was also one of Japan’s largest landholding daimyo families. The original of this tea bowl, made in Japan, was crafted in the style of Korean pottery that was popular at the time.
From the mid-sixteenth century, tea bowls obtained from Korea, commonly called Korai chawan, became very popular in Japanese tea ceremony. Korean tea bowls made during the Joseon era quickly integrated into and with their simplicity started forming the Japanese wabicha aesthetics.
The hand-painted motif on the tea bowl represents the rising Sun.
The bowl comes in a wooden box signed by the artist.
Place of origin: Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
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Item code: TDM175
Artisan: Hara Seichō
Origin: Japan
Material: clay
Dimensions: Φ 14 cm, H: 8.2 cm
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us
Initiate the tea bowl first! Let the bowl sit wholly immersed in cold or lukewarm water for a couple of minutes and then let it dry naturally. Matcha patina is natural for clay bowls, but proper cleaning after use can make it develop slower.
After using the tea bowl, rinse it with water. It is better to avoid dishwashing liquid, but you can use gentle, organic soap to clean your bowl.
Never use bleach!
Avoid using a dishwasher or dryer!
Avoid placing it on hot surfaces like a stove, and never put it in the microwave or oven.
Only prepare matcha tea in it.