Japanese Black ORIBE Glazed Chawan Tea Bowl #5481

width: approx. 16.2cm (6.38in)
height: approx. 7.9cm (3.11in)
weight: approx. 458g (w/ box 804g)
note: accompanied by an associated wooden box

This Japanese chawan tea bowl features an expressive form with a gently undulating rim and a softly expanding body, characteristic of handmade studio pottery. The exterior presents a warm natural clay tone enhanced with bold abstract brushwork, layered over slip and glaze to create depth and landscape-like texture.

The interior is finished with a deep black glaze, forming a striking contrast when preparing matcha and highlighting the vivid green of powdered tea. Subtle wheel-thrown contours and the defined footed base reveal the craftsmanship behind this handmade ceramic piece.

Ideal for tea ceremony use, matcha preparation, or as part of a Japanese pottery collection, this tea ceremony bowl reflects traditional craft aesthetics and the wabi sabi sensibility appreciated by collectors and practitioners of Japanese tea culture.