Raku-ware (楽焼) - Tea bowl - Clay - Hand-formed (手捻り)

Japanese Chawan Matcha Tea Bowl - Black/Amber Glaze with Yohen - Signed

Description :
Japanese Black/Amber Glazed Matcha Chawan (Tea Bowl) with YohenAn expressive handcrafted Japanese chawan (matcha tea bowl) featuring a deep, dark glaze with rich amber accents, highlighted by striking kiln transformations (yohen).

Features:
Glaze & Texture:
Coated in a deep brown-to-black glossy glaze. It features a dramatic yohen effect near the lower body and base, where the glaze melted and ran during firing, creating natural, glossy streams of light amber and olive-green hues (yu-tamari).
Form:
Hand-formed with subtle side indentations and a sturdy, well-balanced profile that sits comfortably in the hands.
Base (Kodai):
Unglazed base revealing a textured, coarse sandy clay body with spiral tool marks on the foot ring.
Mark:
Stamped with a maker's seal (potter's mark) on the bottom near the foot ring.

Dimensions:
Height: 8 cm
Top Diameter: 11 cm
Foot Diameter: 5.2 cm
Weight: 282 g

Condition :
Very good condition.No chips, hair-lines, or repairs observed. Minor age-related wear, light glaze variations and natural kiln marks inherent to handcrafted Japanese pottery. Please see photos for detailed condition.



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