Shino Matcha Bowl – Japanese Tea Bowl Vintage Ceramic with Box | Handmade

The Shino matcha bowl is a vintage Japanese tea bowl designed for the traditional matcha tea ceremony, delivering an authentic tea experience and elegant presentation. This handmade ceramic cup, measuring approximately 4.7 inches (12 cm) in diameter and 2.8 inches (7 cm) in height, weighs 13 ounces (370 grams), making it a perfectly sized ceramic tea utensil for daily use or special occasions. Crafted as a Mino ware bowl, it features the distinctive gray glaze known as Nezumi-Shino and the unique fire color pottery effect where thin glaze areas reveal a warm scarlet tone. This elegant tea bowl combines historical craftsmanship with practical durability, backed by its very good condition despite minor signs of aging, ensuring long-lasting enjoyment.

Key features and benefits:

- Handmade ceramic cup → authentic texture and feel unique to Japanese pottery

- Size: 4.7in x 2.8in (12cm x 7cm) → ideal capacity for matcha servings

- Weight: 13oz (370g) → stable handling during tea ceremonies

- Gray glaze bowl with fire color pottery accents → visually striking and seasonally versatile

- Comes with a wooden box → perfect for gifting or safe storage

- Mino ware bowl from Gifu Prefecture → centuries-old craftsmanship tradition

- Ready to use condition with minor vintage wear → genuine antique character without compromising usability

This traditional tea cup is part of the revered Shino ware lineage dating back to the Azuchi-Momoyama period of the 1500s. Its timeless design and elegant gray glaze make it suitable year-round, while the fire color pottery adds warmth and depth to each piece. The included wooden box protects the bowl and enhances its value as a Japanese pottery gift for tea enthusiasts or collectors.

Additional details:

- Material: ceramic

- Condition: very good with small scratches and dirt consistent with age

- Cloth or other accessories are not included

- Authentic vintage piece with documented provenance

Customers appreciate the Shino matcha bowl for its blend of artistry and function, often highlighting its balance and beauty during matcha tea ceremonies. The bowl’s durable ceramic build ensures it remains a cherished Japanese tea tool for years.

Experience the harmony of traditional craftsmanship and practical design with this elegant tea bowl that honors Japan’s rich pottery heritage. Whether for personal use or as a thoughtful gift, this vintage tea cup embodies the spirit of the matcha tea ceremony in every detail.