Product description
Unique Japanese piece in Han tsutsu-gata shape: Your Matcha bowl for real rituals
This extraordinary matcha bowl from the Ensho Pottery in Kyoto is far more than a vessel—it's a work of art. Crafted in the classic Han tsutsu-gata shape and featuring a spiral kodai (貝尻高台), it combines delicate design with functional depth. The floral patterns in delicate gray-blue on silky white exude an almost meditative calm—perfect for your personal matcha moment.
Made for preparing Matcha: weight, shape and feel
Measuring 11.5 x 8.5 cm and weighing 426 grams, this matcha bowl sits comfortably in the hand. The balanced height-to-diameter ratio supports even beating of the tea with the chasen. The characteristic Kaijiri Kodai provides stability and gives the bowl its organic appearance. It's ideal as a matcha container , feeling more familiar with each use.
Original from Kyoto: Matcha cup with handwriting and origin
This matcha cup comes directly from Japan and was purchased at auction by one of our employees on-site. It comes with a signed wooden box, certificate, and accompanying cloth. Each bowl is unique and bears the unmistakable signature of its potter. The glazing technique and color scheme follow the Momoyama school of aesthetics, an art-historical movement known for its sensual formal language.
The story behind: Ensho pottery and Momoyama art
The Ensho pottery in Kyoto preserves centuries-old expertise dating back to the Momoyama period. Vessels like this chawan draw on the rich formal vocabulary of Shino, Kiseto, and Oribe. The glazes used incorporate techniques once developed specifically for tea vessels—deliberately reduced in color, yet full of depth and symbolism. This bowl is part of a living heritage that masterfully combines tradition and the present.
An experience for hand and eye – your personal matcha bowl
The surface of this matcha bowl is silky smooth, yet noticeably hand-formed. The subtle variations in color and texture arise from the traditional firing process. Each use becomes a ritual: from the gentle pouring to the final sip. Whether for matcha, other teas, or simply as an object of contemplative beauty, this bowl brings a special atmosphere to your everyday life.
Instructions for care and storage
To preserve the unique glaze and shape of this original Japanese matcha cup, you should only clean it with clear, lukewarm water. Avoid using soap or detergent, and avoid sudden changes in temperature. Ideally, store the cup in its wooden box—this way, it will not only remain protected, but also always present as an expression of a special tea culture.
A handmade vessel for Matcha – and for you
This matcha bowl isn't an off-the-shelf product, but the result of years of experience, design maturity, and craftsmanship. When you hold it in your hands, you'll feel the difference—in the balance, the surface, the sound. And perhaps it will become not just your new matcha vessel , but a quiet companion for mindful moments.