Bessan Tenmoku Chawan

Matcha tea bowl by Oketani Teiichi, Kiyomizuyaki

Craftmanship of Oketani Teiichi tenmoku glaze specialist.
This tea bowl is the replica of the famous tenmoku tea bowl made in the Chinese Ji Zhou kiln from the Southern Sung dynasty.
It is made using a special double glazing technique, where after applying the first coat of glaze they remove it from random places, then apply a coat of clear glaze. The marvellous pattern this method results in resembles the shell of the peculiar Hawksbill turtle. The tea bowls name, "Bessan" also comes from this.
Turtles are the symbol of long life in Asia and appear in many areas of art.

This hand made tea bowl has unique pattern, different on each piece. Upon order, we send pictures to the customer of the tea bowls in our stock and they can choose the one they like the most.

This product is shipped with a wooden box signed by the artist.
We also include a chakin (small linen cloth to wipe the tea bowl) as a gift.

Kyo or Kiyomizu pottery is a symbol of Kyoto, and it's history has continued for 400 years. 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 Korean Peninsula. To succeed the intricate artwork and craftmanship, each piece is made and decorated carefully by hand even till this day.

Place of origin: Kyoto, Japan

There might be small differences in the pieces of this item in our stock and the one on the picture. If you are particular to these small differences, please contact us and we will send you pictures of the pieces in our stock.
Please note that if you order the last piece ("Limited stock: 1 piece(s) left" is displayed), we can not guarantee that it is the exact same as the one on the picture.

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Origin: Japan

Material: clay

Dimensions: Φ 13 cm, H: 6.8 cm

Ship to:: Worldwide (List of Countries)
Delivery service:: DHL, FedEx, EMS, ePacket, SAL, Yamato Transport, Yu-Pack (See conditions)
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Returns:: 14 days money back (See conditions)

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Goods will be dispatched within 10 business days after confirming the inventory of the product quantity you have ordered.

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Handling precautions

Initiation:
Before first use, rinse it in lukewarm (not hot) water then let it dry completely to prevent tea stains!

Usage:
Sudden changes in temperature, such as pouring in boiling water or applying to an open flame, may cause breakage.
Avoid placing in a place with high temperatures, such as a microwave, oven, or stove.
Do not use this pottery for any purpose other than for which it is intended.

Cleaning:
Thoroughly wash with warm water, then let it dry completely to prevent mold.
Do not use dishwasher, dryer or dish soap*!
Do not scrub pottery decorated with colors or gold.
In case of discoloration, do not use any kind of bleach!

Storage:
After use, always let it dry completely, for if stored while still wet, it might develop a damp smell or mold.

*Since green tea has a strong disinfecting effect, using dish soap is not necessary.

Bessan Tenmoku Chawan

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