{"product_id":"japanese-raku-chawan-tea-bowl-handmade-matcha-cup-with-box-432223380","title":"Japanese Raku Chawan Tea Bowl: Handmade Matcha Cup with Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Raku Chawan Tea Bowl is a handmade matcha cup crafted in the traditional Raku-yaki ceramic style, designed to enhance your tea ceremony experience with authentic Japanese tea culture. This rustic ceramic cup features a warm amber glaze bowl, known as ame-gusuri, which retains heat effectively, ensuring your matcha stays warm while providing a gentle feel against the lips. Measuring approximately 3 inches in height and 4.7 inches in width (7.5 cm × 12 cm) and weighing 9.9 ounces (282 grams), this tea bowl offers an ideal size and weight for comfortable handling during Zen tea gatherings or wabi cha ceremonies. It comes with a kanji signature box, making it an excellent tea ceremony gift for enthusiasts and collectors alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis traditional tea bowl is part of the Ohi Raku Ware lineage, a style with over 350 years of history originating from Kanazawa City in Ishikawa Prefecture. The bowl’s distinctive amber glaze displays beautiful variations called keshiki, creating a unique landscape effect on each piece. Shaped entirely by hand without using a potter's wheel, the craftsmanship reflects centuries of dedication to the art of Japanese tea bowls. Recognized among the Senke Jisshoku—the ten families who perfected the tea ceremony’s aesthetic—this bowl embodies the spirit of Sadō (the Way of Tea) and cha-no-yu (tea gathering).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTested for durability and authenticity, this Raku Chawan Tea Bowl comes with its own dedicated tomobako wooden storage box signed in kanji by the artisan. While it is in very good condition, minor scratches and signs of aging add character without compromising its function or beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eKey features:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin-left: 20px;\"\u003e- Handmade Matcha Cup shaped by hand for unique form and texture → Enhances tactile experience during tea preparation\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin-left: 20px;\"\u003e- Amber Glaze Bowl with keshiki variations → Provides a visually captivating, one-of-a-kind appearance\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin-left: 20px;\"\u003e- Size: H 3in × W 4.7in (7.5cm × 12cm) → Comfortable to hold and use during tea ceremonies\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin-left: 20px;\"\u003e- Weight: 9.9oz (282g) → Balanced for ease of handling\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin-left: 20px;\"\u003e- Comes with Kanji Signature Box (tomobako) → Protects the bowl and adds authenticity\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin-left: 20px;\"\u003e- Part of Ohi Raku Ware tradition with over 350 years of history → Connects user to centuries-old Japanese craftsmanship\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin-left: 20px;\"\u003e- Retains heat well → Keeps matcha warm longer for optimal flavor\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin-left: 20px;\"\u003e- Rustic Ceramic Cup design → Complements traditional wabi cha ceremonies and Zen tea gatherings\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Japanese Tea Bowl is perfect for collectors or practitioners seeking an authentic piece to enrich their tea ceremony rituals or as a meaningful Tea Ceremony Gift. Its connection to traditional Japanese tea culture makes it more than just a cup; it is an artful expression of mindfulness and heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-pasted=\"true\"\u003e🌐 ーーー SHOP POLICIES ーーー\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e🌐 International Buyers: Standard DDU terms. Custom duties\/taxes are the buyer's responsibility upon delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✈️ SHIPPING\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Free Shipping: To US, Europe, and most areas. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Surcharges: May apply to Australia, NZ, or remote areas for heavy\/large items only. We will contact you before shipping (Full refund if canceled). Small\/light items always ship free worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Courier: Securely shipped via DHL, FedEx, EMS, or Japan Post with tracking. Carrier is selected by the shop; buyers cannot specify. 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