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Where the brush ran dry, the body shows through in streaks of charcoal and deep russet — a frozen record of the potter's hand at the wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe misty gray-white surface is scattered with fine iron speckles, and inside, a quiet brushmark curls toward the well of the bowl like a passing cloud. The coarse, rust-red foot is left completely raw — a bold contrast that grounds the piece in Shigaraki's rugged clay tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- DETAILS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ou-acc-btn\"\u003eDetails \u0026amp; Dimensions\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shigaraki, Shiga Prefecture, Japan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.3 cm × 8.2 cm H\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 277 g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coarse iron-rich Shigaraki stoneware, unglazed foot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e White slip applied in the hakeme (brushed slip) technique, with natural iron speckling\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New, handmade — variations in the brushwork, speckling, and raw clay surfaces are inherent to the piece\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ABOUT THE HAKEME TECHNIQUE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ou-acc-btn\"\u003eAbout the Hakeme Technique\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHakeme (刷毛目)\u003c\/strong\u003e — literally \"brush marks\" — is the art of sweeping white slip over dark clay with a coarse straw or bristle brush while the piece turns on the wheel. 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Black Oribe bowls — dark-glazed, boldly shaped, often carved or incised — remain among the most striking expressions of that rebellious taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bowl carries the lineage forward: a square form that sits with sculptural weight, a rim that rises and dips under the hand, and carved lines that catch the light differently at every turn. In use, whisked matcha glows against the black glaze; between uses, it holds a shelf like a small piece of sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- CARE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ou-acc-btn\"\u003eCare\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash with warm water and a soft cloth. Avoid dishwashers, microwaves, and abrasive scrubbing. 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It was the perfect vessel for Rikyū's wabi tea: quiet, direct, and made to be held.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKuro raku remains the most formal choice of tea bowl in many schools of tea to this day. The soft, porous body insulates the hands, the black glaze makes whisked matcha glow, and the light weight surprises everyone who lifts one for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- CARE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ou-acc-btn\"\u003eCare of Raku Ware\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaku is low-fired and slightly porous, and rewards a little ritual. Before each use, briefly rinse the bowl with warm water — this preps the body and helps prevent staining. After use, rinse promptly, never soak, and never use detergent, dishwashers, or microwaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry thoroughly with a soft cloth and let the bowl air-dry completely before returning it to its box — trapped moisture is raku's only real enemy. 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On this bowl by Shigaraki-trained potter \u003cstrong\u003eYamamoto Taizō\u003c\/strong\u003e, a flush of copper red drifts into slate blue and pale celadon, all beneath a snowfall of white ash speckle and a fine web of crackle. The colors pool and deepen toward the well, where the glaze gathers into a quiet blue-green pond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe underside stays raw and elemental — crusted glaze breaking over dark clay around a flat-trimmed foot, the artist's mark incised beside it. Every surface records the fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSized for daily life, it makes a wonderful casual chawan for whisked matcha, and is equally at home holding morning rice, yogurt, or tea. 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It sounds simple; it isn't. Each glaze moves differently in the fire, and holding a crisp border between them takes an experienced hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere the division does the composing: light over dark, sky over earth. Where the pale glaze breaks its own border in one thin drip, the bowl gains the small imperfection that tea taste treasures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- MADE FOR POURING --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ou-acc-btn\"\u003eWhisk \u0026amp; Pour\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ekatakuchi\u003c\/strong\u003e form earns its keep in the modern matcha kitchen: whisk directly in the bowl, then pour cleanly over milk or ice for lattes without drips or waste. It works equally well as a yuzamashi for cooling water when brewing sencha, or as a serving bowl with sculptural presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- CARE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ou-acc-btn\"\u003eCare\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash with warm water and a soft cloth. Avoid dishwashers, microwaves, and abrasive scrubbing. 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It cannot be applied or controlled; the potter chooses the clay and the kiln placement, and the fire decides the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor centuries this was Shigaraki's defining beauty. Medieval tea masters, from Murata Jukō onward, prized these warm, honest surfaces as among the first native Japanese wares worthy of the tea room — and the white feldspar specks bursting through the clay are still treasured by collectors as a mark of genuine Shigaraki earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- WHISK \u0026 POUR --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ou-acc-btn\"\u003eWhisk \u0026amp; Pour\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhisk matcha directly in the bowl, then pour cleanly over milk or ice — the spout makes lattes effortless. It also serves as a yuzamashi for cooling water when brewing gyokuro or sencha, or simply as a warm, earthy serving bowl. Vivid green matcha against fire-orange clay is a striking contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- CARE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ou-acc-btn\"\u003eCare of Unglazed Ware\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnglazed stoneware is slightly porous. Before each use, rinse the bowl with warm water — this softens the surface and helps prevent staining. After use, rinse promptly with water only (no detergent, which the clay can absorb), and avoid dishwashers, microwaves, and soaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet it air-dry completely before storing. 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This \u003cstrong\u003eShigaraki chawan\u003c\/strong\u003e wears a deep metallic glaze of burnished bronze, broken everywhere by patches of iridescent blue, violet, and silver that shimmer and shift as the light moves. Inside, the effect gathers into a glowing pool at the bottom of the well, like moonlight on dark water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe softly undulating rim and gently dented walls show the potter's hand, and a pale, smooth foot provides a quiet counterpoint to all that shine. Near the foot, a small notch in the glaze marks where the bowl was held during dipping, a fingerprint of the making process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe selected this piece in person in Shigaraki.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- DETAILS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ou-acc-btn\"\u003eDetails \u0026amp; Dimensions\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shigaraki, Shiga Prefecture, Japan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlaze:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metallic bronze with iridescent blue-violet crystalline patches, inside and out\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRim:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-shaped, gently undulating\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.4 cm × 7.8 cm H\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 342 g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarks:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New, handmade — iridescence, glaze texture, the dipping mark near the foot, and kiln marks on the foot ring are inherent to the piece\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kraft gift\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- TAMAMUSHI-IRO --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ou-acc-btn\"\u003eTamamushi-iro: The Jewel Beetle's Shimmer\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese has a word for color that changes as you look at it: \u003cstrong\u003etamamushi-iro (玉虫色)\u003c\/strong\u003e, named for the jewel beetle, whose wings flash green, gold, and violet depending on the angle. 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The rounded, deep form gives plenty of room for whisking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- CARE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ou-acc-btn\"\u003eCare\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash with warm water and a soft cloth. Avoid dishwashers, microwaves, and abrasive scrubbing, which can dull the metallic surface. Dry fully before storing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWiping the bowl dry with a soft cloth after each use keeps the iridescence bright and free of water spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ONE OF ONE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ou-acc-btn\"\u003eOne of One\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the \u003cstrong\u003eexact bowl photographed\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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This \u003cstrong\u003eShigaraki chawan\u003c\/strong\u003e is glazed inside and out in a soft matte turquoise that deepens toward cobalt in places, while tiny white grains of Shigaraki feldspar push up through the surface like stars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe form has a gentle waist pressed in by hand partway up the wall, a subtle shape that settles naturally between your fingers. 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In summer, wide and shallow bowls let tea cool quickly; in deep winter, tall cylindrical \u003cem\u003etsutsu\u003c\/em\u003e bowls hold the heat. Between them sits the \u003cstrong\u003ehanzutsu (半筒)\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \"half-cylinder\": straighter and taller-walled than a summer bowl, but not as deep as a full cylinder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes the hanzutsu a natural bowl for autumn and early spring, when the air turns cool and tea is best kept warm a little longer. 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It's a contrast of earth and water that tea people have loved for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- CARE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ou-acc-btn\"\u003eCare\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash with warm water and a soft cloth. Avoid dishwashers, microwaves, and abrasive scrubbing. Dry fully before storing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver years of use, tea may gradually settle into the fine crackle and the bare clay, deepening their tone. This slow change is valued in Japan as part of a bowl's life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ONE OF ONE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ou-acc-btn\"\u003eOne of One\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the \u003cstrong\u003eexact bowl photographed\u003c\/strong\u003e. Once sold, it will not be restocked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarefully packed and shipped directly from our Kyoto studio via \u003cstrong\u003eJapan Post EMS\u003c\/strong\u003e, fully tracked and insured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Origin Uji","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67934438785259,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/2995\/5307\/files\/ShigarakiHanzutsuChawanMain.png?v=1791602129"},{"product_id":"shigaraki-chawan-iron-branch-turquoise-matcha-bowl","title":"Shigaraki Chawan – Iron Branch \u0026 Turquoise Matcha Bowl","description":"\u003ch2\u003eShigaraki Chawan – Iron Branch \u0026amp; Turquoise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOne of One | Handmade in Shigaraki | Painted Iron \u0026amp; Turquoise | Ships from Kyoto\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- DESCRIPTION --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ou-acc-btn\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBare winter branches against fresh snow. This \u003cstrong\u003eShigaraki chawan\u003c\/strong\u003e is glazed in a creamy, crackled white flecked with feldspar, then painted with bold, free strokes of plum-brown iron that branch, drip, and scatter across the surface. Bands of vivid turquoise run through the brushwork like streams of meltwater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, a single sweeping arc of turquoise and iron curls around the well, surrounded by spatters and dots that look flicked from the brush. The rim flares gently outward, and the unglazed foot glows with a warm blush of fire color where the clay met the flame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe selected this piece in person in Shigaraki.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- DETAILS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ou-acc-btn\"\u003eDetails \u0026amp; Dimensions\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shigaraki, Shiga Prefecture, Japan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlaze:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crackled white with feldspar inclusions, painted with iron-brown and turquoise, inside and out\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gently flared rim\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.1 cm × 7.4 cm H\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 329 g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coarse Shigaraki stoneware, unglazed foot with natural fire color\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarks:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New, handmade — crackle, brush drips, feldspar specks, and the textured foot are inherent to the piece\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kraft gift\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SHOMEN --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ou-acc-btn\"\u003eShōmen: The Front of the Bowl\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery chawan has a \u003cstrong\u003eshōmen (正面)\u003c\/strong\u003e, its \"front\": the face the host chooses as the most beautiful. In a traditional tea gathering, the host sets the bowl down with its front facing the guest. The guest admires it, then turns the bowl slightly before drinking, so as not to drink from the front. It's a small gesture of humility and respect for the bowl and its maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a painted bowl like this one, choosing the front is part of the pleasure. The tall turquoise band crossing the iron branches makes a natural shōmen, but turn the bowl and the other faces offer quieter compositions of drips and scattered dots. Which side you present is up to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- WITH MATCHA --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ou-acc-btn\"\u003eWith Matcha\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pale interior shows off the true color of your matcha, while the turquoise arc frames the foam as you whisk. The wide, flared mouth gives plenty of room for the whisk and makes the bowl comfortable to drink from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- CARE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ou-acc-btn\"\u003eCare\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash with warm water and a soft cloth. Avoid dishwashers, microwaves, and abrasive scrubbing. Dry fully before storing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrackled white glazes slowly take on faint tea tones in the crackle over years of use. Rinse soon after whisking to keep it bright, or let the patina develop as part of the bowl's story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ONE OF ONE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ou-acc-btn\"\u003eOne of One\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the \u003cstrong\u003eexact bowl photographed\u003c\/strong\u003e. Once sold, it will not be restocked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarefully packed and shipped directly from our Kyoto studio via \u003cstrong\u003eJapan Post EMS\u003c\/strong\u003e, fully tracked and insured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Origin Uji","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67934613307627,"sku":null,"price":47.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/2995\/5307\/files\/ShigarakiChawan_IronBranch_TurquoiseMain.png?v=1791602687"},{"product_id":"shigaraki-katakuchi-white-swirl-spouted-matcha-bowl","title":"Shigaraki Katakuchi – White Swirl Spouted Matcha Bowl","description":"\u003ch2\u003eShigaraki Katakuchi – White Swirl with Gohon Blush\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOne of One | Handmade in Shigaraki | Spouted Bowl | Ships from Kyoto\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- DESCRIPTION --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ou-acc-btn\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft as morning cloud. This \u003cstrong\u003eShigaraki katakuchi\u003c\/strong\u003e (spouted bowl) is brushed in a quiet, satiny white that shifts between ivory and pale dove gray, with the potter's horizontal brush strokes still visible around the body. Inside, the white turns in a slow spiral down to the center of the bowl, like a whirlpool drawn in chalk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook closely and faint blushes of peach and pink rise through the white, on the interior walls and across the unglazed band near the foot. These soft \"gohon\" spots are a gentle surprise from the kiln, and they give an otherwise calm bowl unexpected warmth. A small, rounded pulled spout completes the form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe selected this piece in person in Shigaraki.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- DETAILS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ou-acc-btn\"\u003eDetails \u0026amp; Dimensions\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shigaraki, Shiga Prefecture, Japan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Katakuchi (spouted bowl)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlaze:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brushed satin white with a spiral interior and natural pink gohon blushes; unglazed band above the foot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.6 cm × 7.9 cm H (excluding spout)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 225 g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarks:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New, handmade — brush marks, pink blushes, and a small glaze drip at the foot are inherent to the piece\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kraft gift\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- GOHON --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ou-acc-btn\"\u003eGohon: The Pink Blush of the Kiln\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTea people have a name for soft pink spots that bloom through pale glazes: \u003cstrong\u003egohon (御本)\u003c\/strong\u003e. The term comes from the 17th century, when Japanese tea masters sent designs to Korean kilns to have tea bowls made to order. The bowls that came back often showed delicate peach-pink spots where iron in the clay reacted in the fire, and the effect became treasured in its own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGohon cannot be painted on. It appears where it chooses, depending on the clay and the kiln. On this bowl it shows as warm, cloud-like blushes against cool white, the kind of quiet detail you notice only the second or third time you pick the bowl up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- WHISK \u0026 POUR --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ou-acc-btn\"\u003eWhisk \u0026amp; Pour\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhisk matcha directly in the bowl, then pour cleanly over milk or ice for lattes. The white interior shows the true green of your matcha, and the spiral at the center gives the foam a lovely backdrop as you whisk. It also works as a yuzamashi for cooling water before brewing gyokuro or sencha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- CARE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ou-acc-btn\"\u003eCare\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash with warm water and a soft cloth. Avoid dishwashers, microwaves, and abrasive scrubbing. Dry fully before storing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite glazes and the unglazed band can slowly take on tea tones with regular use. Rinse soon after whisking to keep the bowl bright, or let it develop a gentle patina over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ONE OF ONE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ou-acc-btn\"\u003eOne of One\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the \u003cstrong\u003eexact piece photographed\u003c\/strong\u003e. Once sold, it will not be restocked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarefully packed and shipped directly from our Kyoto studio via \u003cstrong\u003eJapan Post EMS\u003c\/strong\u003e, fully tracked and insured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Origin Uji","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67934731960555,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/2995\/5307\/files\/ShigarakiKatakuchi_WhiteSwirlMain.png?v=1791603281"},{"product_id":"shigaraki-katakuchi-matte-black-spouted-matcha-bowl","title":"Shigaraki Katakuchi – Matte Black Spouted Matcha Bowl","description":"\u003ch2\u003eShigaraki Katakuchi – Matte Black\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOne of One | Handmade in Shigaraki | Spouted Bowl | Ships from Kyoto\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- DESCRIPTION --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ou-acc-btn\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuiet, graphic, and modern. This \u003cstrong\u003eShigaraki katakuchi\u003c\/strong\u003e (spouted bowl) is glazed inside and out in a soft matte black with a faint charcoal sheen, the kind of surface that seems to absorb light rather than reflect it. Gentle throwing ridges spiral around the body, catching just enough light to reveal the movement of the potter's hands on the wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow, a pale cream foot of speckled Shigaraki clay makes a crisp contrast with the black. The spout is pinched cleanly from the rim, and a few small pinholes and glaze pools add texture up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe selected this piece in person in Shigaraki.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- DETAILS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ou-acc-btn\"\u003eDetails \u0026amp; Dimensions\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shigaraki, Shiga Prefecture, Japan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Katakuchi (spouted bowl) with throwing ridges\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlaze:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matte black with soft charcoal sheen, inside and out\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.0 cm × 7.5 cm H (excluding spout)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 239 g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Speckled pale Shigaraki stoneware, unglazed foot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Impressed maker's seal on the foot (unattributed)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New, handmade — pinholes, glaze variation, and throwing marks are inherent to the piece\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kraft box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ROKUROME --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ou-acc-btn\"\u003eRokuro-me: Traces of the Wheel\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany factory-made bowls are smoothed until no trace of the making remains. Japanese potters often do the opposite, leaving \u003cstrong\u003erokuro-me (轆轤目)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \"wheel marks\": the gentle ridges left by the potter's fingers as the clay spins upward on the wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese ridges are a quiet signature of handwork. On this bowl the matte black glaze softens them into a subtle spiral that you feel as much as see, giving the hand something to rest against and turning plain black into something alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- WHISK \u0026 POUR --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ou-acc-btn\"\u003eWhisk \u0026amp; Pour\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright green matcha foam on matte black is one of the most striking contrasts in tea. Whisk directly in the bowl, then use the spout to pour cleanly over milk or ice for lattes, or use it as a yuzamashi for cooling water before brewing gyokuro or sencha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- CARE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ou-acc-btn\"\u003eCare\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash with warm water and a soft cloth. Avoid dishwashers, microwaves, and abrasive scrubbing. Dry fully before storing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatte black glazes can show water spots; wiping the bowl dry after each use keeps the surface even and velvety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ONE OF ONE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ou-acc-btn\"\u003eOne of One\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the \u003cstrong\u003eexact piece photographed\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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This \u003cstrong\u003eShigaraki katakuchi\u003c\/strong\u003e (spouted bowl) is glazed in a rich copper red that shifts from cherry to garnet across its surface, with fine feathered streaks in the glaze that catch the light as the bowl turns. A soft, hand-pressed waist gives the form a gentle, organic shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the red gives way at the bottom of the well to a pool of lavender and violet, where the glaze gathered thickest in the kiln. Around the foot, the red breaks into a frosty blue-gray edge before meeting the raw, speckled clay. A small spout is pinched softly from the rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe selected this piece in person in Shigaraki.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- DETAILS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ou-acc-btn\"\u003eDetails \u0026amp; Dimensions\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shigaraki, Shiga Prefecture, Japan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Katakuchi (spouted bowl) with hand-pressed waist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlaze:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy copper red (shinsha) with lavender pooling in the well and blue-gray breaks at the foot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.8 cm × 7.5 cm H (excluding spout)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 324 g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Speckled Shigaraki stoneware, unglazed foot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarks:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New, handmade — color variation, glaze streaking, and the uneven glaze edge at the foot are inherent to the piece\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kraft box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SHINSHA --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ou-acc-btn\"\u003eShinsha: The Most Elusive Red\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed has long been one of the hardest colors to achieve in high-fired ceramics. Copper red glazes, known in Japan as \u003cstrong\u003eshinsha (辰砂)\u003c\/strong\u003e, depend on the atmosphere inside the kiln: with too much oxygen the copper turns green, and with too little control the red turns muddy or patchy. Getting a clear, deep red takes careful firing and a good measure of luck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat unpredictability is also what makes each piece unique. Where the glaze runs thin, the red brightens; where it pools thick, as in the well of this bowl, it can shift toward purple and blue. No two copper red bowls ever come out of the kiln quite the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- WHISK \u0026 POUR --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ou-acc-btn\"\u003eWhisk \u0026amp; Pour\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed and green sit opposite each other on the color wheel, so vivid matcha foam against this deep red is a bold, celebratory pairing. Whisk directly in the bowl, then use the spout to pour over milk or ice for lattes, or use it as a yuzamashi for cooling water before brewing gyokuro or sencha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- CARE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ou-acc-btn\"\u003eCare\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash with warm water and a soft cloth. Avoid dishwashers, microwaves, and abrasive scrubbing. Dry fully before storing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe glossy glaze is easy to clean and resists staining, so the red will stay bright with simple care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ONE OF ONE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ou-acc-btn\"\u003eOne of One\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the \u003cstrong\u003eexact piece photographed\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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This \u003cstrong\u003echawan\u003c\/strong\u003e is glazed in a milky white over a peach-toned clay, the two blending into the loquat-like shades of pink, apricot, and cream that tea people call \u003cem\u003ebiwa-iro\u003c\/em\u003e. A fine crackle runs through the glaze, and broad wheel marks spiral both inside and out, ending in a gentle whirl at the bottom of the well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bowl is full of small, natural details: an irregular rim with a few gentle dips where the clay settled as it was thrown, a sturdy trimmed foot touched with drips of glaze, and on one side a dark burst where a grain of stone in the clay erupted during firing, a feature collectors call \u003cem\u003eishihaze\u003c\/em\u003e. A small impressed seal sits just above the foot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bowl came to us from a private collector who was carefully paring down a long-held collection of tea ware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- DETAILS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ou-acc-btn\"\u003eDetails \u0026amp; Dimensions\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hagi-style (maker and kiln unidentified)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlaze:\u003c\/strong\u003e Milky white feldspathic glaze over peach-toned clay, with fine crackle (kannyu)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Irregular, softly uneven rim; trimmed foot with glaze drips; ishihaze stone burst on the body\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.9 cm × 9.1 cm H\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 347 g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coarse, soft-bodied clay, unglazed foot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Impressed maker's seal above the foot (unattributed)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Private collection\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-owned, unused, excellent condition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kraft box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- NANABAKE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ou-acc-btn\"\u003eA Bowl That Changes with You\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBowls in the Hagi tradition, from the old castle town of Hagi in Yamaguchi Prefecture, have been treasured by tea practitioners for some 400 years. A well-known saying ranks them second only to Raku: \u003cem\u003e\"Ichi Raku, ni Hagi, san Karatsu.\"\u003c\/em\u003e First Raku, second Hagi, third Karatsu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of their appeal is a quality known as \u003cstrong\u003eHagi no nanabake (萩の七化け)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \"seven transformations.\" The soft, porous clay and crackled glaze slowly absorb tea over years of use, and the bowl's color gently deepens and shifts. No two bowls age the same way, so each becomes a record of its owner's tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- WABI DETAILS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ou-acc-btn\"\u003eBeauty in the Unplanned\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing about this bowl is perfectly even. The rim rises and dips slightly as it travels around, the wheel marks wander, and the glaze thins and thickens across the body. 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This \u003cstrong\u003echawan\u003c\/strong\u003e is glazed in a soft white with a faint celadon-green tint, flecked with fine dark speckles and small pinholes that give the surface the texture of fresh snow on stone. A single tapering stripe of bare, iron-dark clay runs from the rim down the side of the bowl, crossing over the lip to finish as a small triangle inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rim flares gently outward, the glaze pools a pale sea-green in the well, and the unglazed foot shows the rich red-brown clay beneath, trimmed in neat concentric steps. A small incised signature sits just above the foot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bowl came to us from a private collector who was carefully paring down a long-held collection of tea ware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- DETAILS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ou-acc-btn\"\u003eDetails \u0026amp; Dimensions\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan (maker and kiln unidentified)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlaze:\u003c\/strong\u003e Speckled white with a pale celadon tint, with one unglazed stripe of bare clay running from rim to lower body\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gently flared rim; trimmed foot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.5 cm × 8.8 cm H\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 326 g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iron-rich red-brown stoneware, unglazed foot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Incised signature above the foot (unattributed)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Private collection\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-owned, unused, excellent condition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kraft box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- MA --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ou-acc-btn\"\u003eMa: The Beauty of What Is Left Out\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese aesthetics place great value on \u003cstrong\u003ema (間)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the meaningful space or pause between things. In a garden it is the raked gravel around a single stone; in music, the silence between notes. Ma is not emptiness for its own sake, but the space that gives everything else its shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bowl is a lovely example. By leaving just one narrow band of clay unglazed, the potter turns a plain white bowl into a composition: the dark stripe draws the eye, divides the surface, and makes the white feel calmer and wider around it. It also gives the bowl a clear front (shōmen), the face you would turn toward a guest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- WITH MATCHA --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ou-acc-btn\"\u003eWith Matcha\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pale interior shows the true color of your matcha, while the small triangle of dark clay at the rim adds a single accent beside the foam. The generous depth and flared mouth make the bowl comfortable for whisking and drinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- CARE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ou-acc-btn\"\u003eCare\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash with warm water and a soft cloth. Avoid dishwashers, microwaves, and abrasive scrubbing. Dry fully before storing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bare clay stripe and foot may slowly deepen in tone with use, and pale glazes can take on faint tea tones over time. Rinse soon after whisking to keep the white bright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ONE OF ONE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ou-acc-btn\"\u003eOne of One\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the \u003cstrong\u003eexact bowl photographed\u003c\/strong\u003e, a single piece from a private collection. Once sold, it will not be restocked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarefully packed and shipped directly from our Kyoto studio via \u003cstrong\u003eJapan Post EMS\u003c\/strong\u003e, fully tracked and insured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Origin Uji","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68109821903083,"sku":null,"price":82.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/2995\/5307\/files\/PaleCeladonWhiteChawanMain.png?v=1792206506"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/2995\/5307\/collections\/photo-5414_singular_display_fullPicture.jpg?v=1784386007","url":"https:\/\/originuji.com\/collections\/ceramics.oembed?page=2","provider":"Origin Uji","version":"1.0","type":"link"}