Item Description Title of Artwork: Wabi Bloom — Japanese Stoneware Matcha Bowl with Iron-Painted Botanical Motif A large and beautifully crafted Japanese matcha bowl (chawan), distinguished by its refined earthen aesthetic and expressive iron-painted decoration. One face of the bowl is adorned with an elegant botanical composition — two drooping flower buds reminiscent of snowdrops, delicate fern fronds, and slender grass blades — rendered in fluid iron brushwork against a warm sandy ground. The upper body is encircled by rhythmic horizontal carved grooves (shinogi), created by paring the clay after throwing, which impart a tactile, sculptural quality to the form and cast subtle shadow lines across the surface. The clay body is coarse-grained and richly textured, characteristic of Shigaraki-style stoneware, with a warm ochre and sandy-brown tonality. The interior and reverse side are covered in a rich, unadorned dark-brown glaze with clearly visible throwing rings that accentuate the handcrafted quality. The foot (kodai) is unglazed, revealing the natural fired clay in a warm terracotta tone, and bears a potter's seal stamp, though the maker remains unidentified. With a generous diameter of 13.5 cm and a height of 9 cm, this is a full-sized chawan well-suited for both usucha (thin tea) and koicha (thick tea). The wide, smooth interior creates a striking visual contrast when filled with vibrant green matcha. This piece beautifully embodies the wabi-sabi spirit — humble in material yet deeply rich in artisanal expression. Size Height: 9 cm Width: 13.5 cm (diameter) Weight: 270 g Condition The bowl is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, repairs, or restoration of any kind; it is ready for use or display. Artist Profile The maker of this chawan is unidentified; the foot bears a potter's seal stamp, but the artist has not been confirmed. The work reflects a high level of craftsmanship consistent with a trained studio potter working in the Japanese folk-ceramic (mingei) or wabi-cha tradition. 【Shipping Notice】 Due to the current situation in the Middle East, shipment from Japan may not be possible to certain regions. If delivery to your country is unavailable at the time of purchase, we reserve the right to cancel the order. We kindly ask buyers in affected regions to refrain from placing bids. 【Important Notice】 The item will be carefully packaged and shipped via Japan Post, DHL, or FedEx. Estimated delivery time is about 1–3 weeks. Import duties, taxes, and other charges are not included. Combined shipping with other items is not available. Thank you for your understanding.