Chawan, matcha tea bowl

A brown and yellow vase of kaolin clay shaped on a potter's wheel and fired in an anagama, or cave, kiln. This ancient potter's kiln originated in China and Korea in the 5th century and was brought to Europe from Japan. The vase was covered with ash and coarse quartz inclusions before being fired at 1300°C.

Porcelain, Tea cup

Crafted by

Josef Wieser