Antique Korean Beige Glazed IDO Chawan Tea Bowl #5482

width: approx. 14.4cm (5.67in)
height: approx. 6.8cm (2.68in)
weight: approx. 346g (w/ box 714g)

This Korean tea bowl is formed in the Ido style, a shape traditionally admired in tea ceremony culture for its gently flared rim and stable foot. The bowl features a pale beige glaze with subtle earthy tones and scattered iron speckles across the surface, creating a natural and understated ceramic appearance.

Fine crackle patterns appear across the glaze, particularly visible around the interior and near the foot ring. These crackle textures develop naturally during firing as the glaze and clay body cool at different rates, forming intricate networks that add depth to the surface. Around the foot, the glaze pools and reveals expressive crackle patterns that highlight the relationship between the clay body and the glaze.

The overall form reflects the quiet balance associated with Ido style tea bowls, where the wheel-thrown structure and natural glaze effects create a calm ceramic landscape. In a tea ceremony setting, the gentle white glaze provides a soft contrast to the vivid green of matcha. The interplay of crackle glaze, clay texture, and firing marks makes this bowl an appealing example of traditional Korean ceramic aesthetics appreciated by tea bowl collectors.