Japanese Raku Tea Bowl – Hand-Sculpted Chawan with Black Green Glaze | Ohi Kiln

This Japanese Raku Tea Bowl is a masterful hand-sculpted chawan designed for the traditional Japanese tea ceremony, especially for preparing and enjoying Matcha. Crafted in the distinctive Ohi kiln pottery style, this vintage Matcha tea bowl features a unique black green glaze that embodies the Wabi Sabi ceramics aesthetic, offering both beauty and mindful functionality. With dimensions of approximately 3.3 inches in height and 4.6 inches in diameter (8.3 cm × 11.7 cm), and weighing just 10.5 ounces (298 grams), this porous ceramic bowl is lightweight and comfortable to hold, allowing you to fully engage in Zen mindful decor or authentic tea rituals.

Every piece is hand-sculpted without a potter’s wheel, reflecting the artisan’s direct touch and the Zen philosophy of embracing natural imperfection. The black green glaze combines deep obsidian black with dark moss-green undertones, creating a subtle but elegant finish that shifts beautifully under varying light conditions. This traditional tea ware comes with a signed wooden box for protection and collector’s care, ensuring authenticity and preservation.

Key features and benefits:

- Hand-sculpted chawan → Each curve reflects authentic craftsmanship for a genuine tea experience

- Porous ceramic bowl → Retains heat while preventing burns during Matcha preparation

- Black green glaze → Provides a unique aesthetic blending traditional and modern Japandi minimalist style

- Lightweight design (10.5 oz) → Comfortable to hold during long tea sessions

- Dimensions: H 3.3" × Diameter 4.6" → Perfect size for two-handed use

- Comes with signed wooden box → Ensures safe storage and adds collector value

- Vintage Japanese pottery from Ohi kiln → Rich historical lineage connected to Senke Jushoku artisans

- Ideal for Japanese tea ceremony or as Zen mindful decor → Enhances your space with cultural depth

This porous ceramic bowl is made using low-temperature firing methods characteristic of Raku pottery, making it softer than standard stoneware but highly valued for its heat retention properties and tactile warmth. The piece pays homage to the Senke Jushoku lineage—an elite group of ten artisan families who crafted utensils exclusively for the Grand Tea Masters of Japan’s Sen families.

The vintage condition is outstanding, with no structural flaws or damage detected. It is ready for immediate use whether you are engaging in formal Matcha whisking, practicing mindful tea meditation, or displaying it as part of your Japandi minimalist style collection.

Additional details:

- Protected by a traditional signed wooden collector's box (Tomobako)

- Free shipping available to US, Europe, and most areas with secure courier tracking

- Returns accepted within 14 days under specified conditions

Elevate your tea ceremony experience with this authentic Japanese Raku Tea Bowl that blends centuries-old tradition with artistic elegance and practical design.