Matcha tea bowl - Han tsutsu-gata - Ensho
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Handcrafted original matcha bowl (Matchawan) from Japan in the Han tsutsu-gata half-cylinder shape (半筒型) with a shell or spiral base Kaijiri Kodai (貝尻高台) . The bright marble look with subtle spots give this beauty with its uneven surface the finishing touch. This bowl lies simply wonderfully in the hand.
Material: Ceramic
Shape: (半筒型 ) Han tsutsu-gata half cylinder
Color: Marble look with running glaze
Origin: Japan
Dimensions: 11.5 x 8cm
Weight: 447g
The tea bowl comes in a wooden box signed by the master potter.
Vintage tea bowl from Japan
This beautiful, unique and hand-made piece is an original antique from Japan. For centuries, Japanese artists have used special and secret recipes for their colors, patterns and shapes, some of which have been passed down through generations.
However, we are obliged under applicable law to inform you that this antique is not permitted as a container for the consumption of beverages by legal definition, as the paints and varnishes used have not been approved in Germany.
Another unique piece from the traditional Ensho kilns in Japan. A masterpiece that is second to none. This handmade matcha bowl brings a piece of Japanese history into your home and conjures up peace in your tea ceremony.
One of our employees was able to purchase this unique piece from a private dealer in Japan and send it directly to us in Germany.
This pleasantly heavy bowl fits wonderfully in your hand and thanks to the uneven surface, you can now enjoy your matcha or other tea even more.
With the marble-look matcha bowl you get the original wooden box, as well as a certificate, which we have roughly translated here (we apologize for any translation errors):
About Momoyama Pottery
The heyday of Momoyama tea pottery, namely Shino, Kiseto, Setoguro and Oribe, lasted about 50 years, from the Tensho-ra to the Bunroku-, Keicho- and Genna-ra.
To describe the characteristics of each style of Momoyama pottery, Shino's unique soft and moist glaze rot taste, its red charred color known as fire, and picturesque designs freely traced with iron painting are used.
He developed a varied style.
In Kiseto, it is desirable to achieve a decorative effect by seeking an emotion that can only be expressed in Kiseto, and to limit the use of simple but strong individuality colors such as Seto black with black glaze and black with black Oribe to tea bowls only.
Perhaps there was some consideration of classifying it as raw.
Oribe has produced vessels with a variety of designs, such as pots and vases, that take advantage of their lightweight decorative properties.
At Ensho Kiln, we have produced a range of vessels that have taken the advanced traditional techniques passed down from our potters' ancestors and applied them to the modern era.
I hope that this work will touch the hearts of pottery lovers and find great love.
Mino Shimoishi City Kojindo Ensho Furnace Masayama Kato
CHAWAN (茶碗)
The first forms of tea bowls originally came from ancient China and found their way to Japan at the beginning of the 13th century. The Chawan, also called Matchawan (抹茶碗) , is still an important part of Japanese tea ceremonies today and its production is also a highly respected art.
Please note that this Chawan is a unique, hand-crafted piece. Shape and color may vary slightly from the pictures.
Care and cleaning of your bowl
This tea bowl is a handmade one-of-a-kind item and requires special care when it comes to care and cleaning. Due to its uniqueness, we ask you not to clean the tea or matcha bowl in the dishwasher and not to use any cleaning agents or dishwashing detergents as this can damage the surface. So do not use any chemicals or soaps so that you can enjoy this unique item for a long time.
It is best to clean your bowl after use with lukewarm water, rinse briefly and dry with a clean cloth. The tea bowl should not be left to air dry as this can lead to discoloration. However, it is advisable to clean the tea bowl after each use as tea residue, especially matcha residue, can dry out and oxidize in the bowl, which can affect the flavor profile.
Avoid sudden changes in temperature and do not pour boiling water directly into the bowl or cold water after heating the bowl.
Impurities in the bowl can be easily removed using green tea leaves. To clean, use a small amount of green tea leaves that you steep in water at around 70C for a few seconds. Then use these to wipe out the bowl. This type of natural cleaning does not affect the taste.
When you hold your bowl in your hands for the first time, we recommend that you rinse the bowl several times with lukewarm water and then rub the tea bowl with green tea leaves or matcha if necessary to neutralize any odors.
Maintaining your tea bowl with care and respect to preserve its beauty and functionality will extend the life of your handmade bowl.
How to use your Chawan correctly
Before you use your tea bowl, we recommend that you warm it up briefly. To do this, pour some of your hot water into the bowl and swirl it around briefly before pouring it out again at the end.
If you pour your tea into a cold bowl, it may cool down too quickly and affect your enjoyment.
Step 1
Add 1-2 teaspoons of your matcha powder to your preheated tea bowl.
Step 2
Add a small amount of your water to your powder in the bowl and whisk it with your matcha whisk until it forms a thick paste.
Step 3
Continue filling your bowl with water and whisking your matcha until you get a nice foam.
Notice
We are obliged under applicable law to inform you that this antique is not permitted as a container for the consumption of beverages by legal definition, as the paints and varnishes used have not been approved in Germany.