Hagi Yaki Tea Bowl – Vintage Japanese Matcha Cup with Signed Wooden Box

This authentic Hagi yaki tea bowl, crafted by Master Tamamura Shogetsu at the Shogetsu Kiln in Hagi City, Japan, is a vintage Japanese chawan designed for formal matcha tea ceremonies and daily meditation. Made from fine Hagi clay and natural glaze, this climbing kiln pottery piece measures approximately 3.3 inches in height and 5.7 inches in diameter (8.5 cm × 14.4 cm), offering a perfectly balanced size to comfortably hold and whisk matcha tea. Weighing just 13.1 ounces (373 grams), it provides an organic, lightweight tactile feel that enhances the tea-drinking experience.

This traditional Hagi ware tea ceremony cup features a minimalist Japandi style with modern line design motifs, blending aesthetic elegance with functional craftsmanship. The soft sandy beige color with warm white glaze evolves over time through the Seven Transformations of Hagi—a unique process where the clay absorbs tea leaves and develops delicate crackling and color changes, embodying the wabi sabi ceramics philosophy of beauty in imperfection.

Included with this artisan kiln pottery piece is its original signed wooden box (Tomobako), guaranteeing authenticity and preserving its value as a collector’s item. This vintage Japanese chawan is in excellent condition, ready for immediate use or display.

Key features and benefits:

- Crafted by Master Tamamura Shogetsu at the historic Shogetsu Kiln using climbing kiln pottery techniques → ensures authentic multi-generational craftsmanship

- Dimensions: 3.3" height × 5.7" diameter → ideal for formal whisking and comfortable two-handed holding

- Lightweight at 13.1 oz (373g) → enhances ease of use during tea ceremonies

- Made from organic clay pottery with natural glaze → offers a tactile, earthy feel that matures beautifully with use

- Unique Seven Transformations of Hagi surface texture → develops character and depth over years of use

- Comes with signed wooden box → provides secure storage and collector’s assurance

- Minimalist Japandi style with modern line design → fits both traditional and contemporary tea settings

This Japanese tea bowl is celebrated for its climbing kiln pottery heritage, combining centuries-old techniques with modern aesthetics to create a versatile matcha tea cup suitable for daily practice or special occasions. Its wabi sabi ceramics nature means each bowl is unique, featuring subtle glaze peeling (yuba) and delicate crazing that add to its charm rather than detract from it.

Purchasing this traditional Hagi ware piece means owning a part of Japan’s rich ceramic history. The bowl's provenance from Hagi City’s prestigious kiln lineage offers unmatched credibility, while the signed wooden box confirms its authenticity for collectors worldwide.

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Elevate your tea ceremony experience with this exquisite organic clay pottery matcha cup that marries function, tradition, and timeless beauty.