Katakuchi bowl graphite and caramel 300ml

Katakuchi bowl graphite and caramel 300ml

An original vessel handcrafted at the Ninshu workshop in Kyoto. This is the ceramic workshop at Ninnaji Temple, which is a World Heritage Site. Because of its association with the imperial court (Ninnaji temple was once the residence of Emperor Udo), the Ninshu atelier can use the imperial symbol - the image of a chrysanthemum flower with sixteen petals, which appears on the packaging of ceramic vessels produced at the atelier.

The vessel is turned on a potter's wheel - irregular shapes give it a dynamic, artistic character. Graphite clay glazed with a thick layer of irregularly applied caramel matte glaze - a spectacular combination of colors and textures. The dish has the form of a bowl with a spout, with a slightly irregular shape. In Japan, it is intended for serving sake, but it will be perfect for many other roles. You can serve sauce or dressing in it, or prepare matcha tea. Thanks to the spout, you will pour the tea into few cups  and prepare tea for several people at one time. A beautiful and practical dish for many uses.

Features:

• esteemed Japanese ceramics from Kyoto called kyoyaki or kiyomizuyaki
• traditional workshop at Buddhist temple Ninnaji
• handmade
• natural colors - graphite and beige
• irregular shape and stunning combination of colors and textures
• artist's stamp on the outer wall of the vessel
• Japanese aesthetics wabi - sabi
• elegant gift packaging
• universal vessel for serving sake, preparing matcha tea, for cooling water for tea
• volume is measured to the top edge of the vessel - "practical" volume is slightly smaller

Dimensions:

• Diameter 11cm
• Height 7cm
• Capacity (to the upper edge) 300ml