Black Raku Matcha Bowl MAKER_Miyabi Urushi Kougei enhancing the watercolor-esque hue of

enhancing the watercolor-esque hue of the camellia leaves

signature to the Kutani Shoza style

a manufacturer of Akita cherry bark work

adorned with a chrysanthemum design

Black Raku Matcha Bowl MAKER_Miyabi Urushi Kougei enhancing the watercolor-esque hue ofExperience the essence of Raku ware, long valued in the Japanese tea ceremony, through this black Raku matcha bowl. Hand shaped by a master artisan, this black Raku (Kuro Raku) matcha bowl is fired at around 1000C (1832F) and drawn from the kiln at a precisely judged moment, giving the surface its deep, lustrous sheen. The design favors quiet restraint, letting form and glaze speak for themselves. No two bowls are identical. Each one carries its own