Chawan Handcrafted Japanese Hagi Tea Bowl (Chawan) by Goro Tamura

Those who love Japanese tea ceramics will immediately recognize, in this chawan made of Hagi ware, the characteristic, slightly porous glaze that shimmers in soft cream tones with pinkish shadings. A fine crackle runs through the surface, hinting at how the bowl will continue to change over years of use.

The understated, organically shaped silhouette with its plain foot stands in the long tradition of Hagi pottery, which has been valued for centuries for its combination of simplicity and subtle beauty. It is precisely the seeming imperfection of the form that gives this ceramic its particular appeal and reflects the aesthetic of wabi-sabi. This chawan comes from Goro Tamura and is delivered in a wooden box signed by the master potter. As a handcrafted unique work, it is equally well suited to preparing matcha and as an impressive collector's item.