Shino Matcha Bowl - Vintage Japanese Chawan With Feldspar Glaze | Handmade Tea Ceremony Pottery

The Shino matcha bowl is a beautifully crafted antique Japanese tea bowl designed for traditional tea ceremonies, delivering an authentic and elegant matcha experience. This Shino ware bowl measures 2.8 inches high by 4.5 inches wide (approximately 7 cm by 11.5 cm) and weighs 12.4 ounces (352 grams), making it a perfect size for comfortable handling during tea preparation. Handmade in the early 1900s, this vintage Japanese chawan features a feldspar glaze pottery finish known for its thick, milky white glaze that creates a unique pockmarked yuzu skin texture, enhancing both grip and visual appeal. The aged clay contrast with the glaze adds depth and character, highlighting the natural beauty of this glazed pottery bowl.

This antique tea cup includes a kanji signature box, ensuring authenticity and safe storage. The handmade matcha cup’s feldspar glaze requires high-temperature firing, resulting in a durable and highly viscous surface that resists wear over time. Its abstract front painting offers an intriguing design element that blends plant or landscape motifs with traditional aesthetics.

- Size: Height 2.8 in (7 cm), Diameter 4.5 in (11.5 cm)

- Weight: 12.4 oz (352 g)

- Material: Pottery with feldspar glaze

- Includes kanji signature wooden box

- Features pockmarked yuzu skin texture from glaze shrinkage

- Shows aged clay contrast enhancing visual depth

- Handmade matcha cup ideal for tea ceremony use

- Vintage Japanese chawan from early 1900s

- Condition: Very good, ready to use with minor signs of age

The Shino matcha bowl is part of authentic Japanese tea utensils collection, prized by collectors and tea enthusiasts alike. Its feldspar glaze pottery finish offers both aesthetic charm and practical durability, while the milky white glaze creates a soothing visual effect during tea preparation. The unique pockmarked yuzu skin texture results from the firing process where the glaze shrinks unevenly, revealing glimpses of the underlying clay surface for an organic look.

This vintage Japanese chawan is perfect for those who appreciate traditional craftsmanship combined with functional design. The included kanji signature box adds a layer of provenance and makes it an excellent gift for tea ceremony practitioners or collectors of antique tea bowls.

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Experience the timeless beauty of Japanese culture with this exquisite Shino matcha bowl that elevates your tea ceremony ritual through its handcrafted quality and historical significance.