Elevate your Japanese tea ceremony with the truly unique Hatsuichi Japan Tsubo Violet Chawan Matcha Bowl. This exquisite bowl is a proud example of the renowned Minoware pottery tradition, originating from Gifu Prefecture, Japan, celebrated for its diverse forms and innovative glazes.
The bowl features a captivating "Tsubo Violet" glaze, which translates to a "pot/jar violet" – hinting at a deep, organic, and often mottled purple that can range from darker plums to lighter lavenders, creating a rich and varied texture. The beauty of this glaze lies in its individuality; each piece is handcrafted, resulting in subtle differences in colour intensity and pattern, ensuring that your chawan is truly one-of-a-kind.
Designed with both aesthetic appeal and practical use in mind, this chawan's traditional shape provides an ideal vessel for whisking matcha. Its balanced weight and comfortable grip allow for efficient and smooth preparation with a bamboo chasen, ensuring a perfect froth.
Hand-finished by skilled artisans, this Hatsuichi chawan embodies centuries of Japanese ceramic heritage, offering a harmonious blend of artistic integrity and practical design. It is an indispensable piece for any matcha enthusiast seeking to deepen their appreciation for authentic Japanese tea culture and the profound beauty of unique handcrafted ceramics.
Dimensions
Size
Width 11.6 cm x 11.6 cm
Height 7.8 cm
Material Ceramic
Made in Japan
Handwash Only.
Prefer to handwash with mild dish detergent.
Handwashing is recommended to retain the beauty of our products and to make it last longer. For products with gold decoration, heating in a microwave may cause sparks, change of colour or damage to the decoration. Products could become cracked or chipped due to bumping with other plates in a home dishwasher; their decoration could also fade or small scratches could develop on the surface if they are washed in a dishwasher frequently.
*Due to the nature of pottery, there may be differences in colour, size, weight, etc., depending on the kiln and temperature conditions. Iron powder and unevenness caused by unevenness and accumulation of glaze may be found in some pieces. Please allow some degree of irregularity on the ceramic are as some are handmade and handglazed. It does not affect the usability.
*Disclaimer: Please note that there are minor inconsistencies in tablewares which it should not be seen as a flaw. The images, descriptions and measurements on our site have been used to portray the products we sell. We must advise that although we try our best to provide the most accurate information, in reality, there will be some variations in terms of colour and size.
