Item Description This striking tea bowl showcases a masterful combination of glazing techniques, featuring a dramatic contrast between deep black iron glaze and creamy white glaze. The piece demonstrates the traditional Japanese "kakewake" (glaze-divided) technique, where two distinct glazes meet to create a bold visual statement. The exterior displays a lustrous black glaze on the upper portion, transitioning to a white base adorned with expressive brown iron brush calligraphy. The brushwork adds spontaneous artistic character to the bowl, making each piece unique. The rim shows natural variations and kiln effects typical of wood-fired or reduction-fired ceramics, with subtle orange and golden flashing where the glazes interact with the flame. The bowl exhibits a classic tea ceremony form with a slightly flared rim and a stable foot ring. The interior features a smooth black glaze that provides an excellent backdrop for viewing matcha tea. The base reveals a potter's mark carved into the clay, adding to its authenticity as a handcrafted work. This tea bowl embodies the wabi-sabi aesthetic cherished in Japanese tea ceremony, celebrating natural imperfections and the beauty of rustic simplicity. The tactile surface and balanced weight make it comfortable to hold during tea practice, while the contrasting glazes create visual interest that invites contemplation. Suitable for both traditional tea ceremony use and as a collectible example of contemporary Japanese ceramic art. Size Height: 7.5 cm Width: 12 cm Depth: 12 cm Weight 327 g Condition The bowl shows signs of age and use with natural wear to the glazes, minor surface scratches, and kiln effects including glaze crazing and color variations, all consistent with authentic traditional firing methods. NOTICE: The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by Japan Post, DHL or FedEx depend on the situation. It takes about 3 weeks to receive normally. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Sometimes Customes or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you could answer the phone. If you don't, the parcel will return to me and it cost more double shipping fee for reshipping. I appreciate your cooperation.