Sansai matcha tea bowl by Seigan 650ml

Sansai matcha tea bowl by Seigan 650ml

An original tea bowl, handmade by Japanese ceramic artist Seigan Yamane. An original teacup, handmade by Japanese ceramic artist Seigan Yamane. Dark brown clay and striking glazing with a shiny glaze in a mélange of white, green, brown, and the occasional pastel lilac. The glaze is partially transparent, so  you can admire the natural color and texture of the clay.The cup is shaped like a classic matcha tea bowl - matchawan. Each time it is used, it will give the pleasure of experiencing contemporary applied art. The bottom of each teacup is marked with the artist's signature.

Seigan Yamane is a highly regarded ceramic artist who lives and works in Hagi town. Many years of trials and experiments with traditional materials and techniques can be seen in the artist's unique vessels. His pieces tend to be irregular in shape and are made of quite massive, often porous clay with small pebbles. They embody the Japanese aesthetic of wabi - sabi. The artist derives great joy from his daily work and wishes to pass it on to all who use the vessels he makes :)

Due to the handmade nature of his work, each bowl is slightly different from the others - the unique distribution of the glaze on the vessel and the subtle differences in size are a natural feature of the objects made by the artist's hand.

Features:

• prized Japanese ceramics from Hagi - hagiyaki 
• renowned ceramic artist Seigan Yamane
• glossy glaze on dark brown clay - a blend of white, green, brown, and lilac
• delicate network of cracks on the glaze - will become more visible with use
• Japanese wabi-sabi aesthetic
• volume is measured to the top edge of the vessel - “practical” capacity is slightly smaller

Dimensions:

• Diameter 12cm
• Height 9cm
• Capacity (to the upper edge) 650ml