Matcha teabowl kenzan-yaki ume 500ml

Matcha teabowl kenzan-yaki ume 500ml

Elegant teacup for matcha handmade in Kyoto pottery studio Shunzangama. It is run by a third generation pottery maker. The Shunzangama artists continue the tradition of Kenzan Ogata. He was one of the best Japanese painters and ceramic artists, lived in XVII / XVIII century in Kyoto vicinity. He was also a master of tea ceremony and most of his works were teawares. Kenzan Ogata's style was so special that was named kenzan-yaki. Shunzangama wares are kenzan-yaki works.

The teacup is beautifully handpainted in plum flowers. Traditional shape and size for matcha tea.

Features:

• famous Japanese pottery from Kyoto - kyoyaki or kiyomizuyaki
• kenzan-yaki - a special pottery style named from Kenzan Ogata - one of the best painters and potters of Japan
• for serving matcha tea in traditional way
• beautiful handmade decorations of plum flowers - ume

Dimensions:

• Diameter 12cm
• Height 8cm
• Capacity (to the upper edge) 500ml