Mino-yaki Chawan – Japanese Vintage Artisan Handcrafted White Crackle Glaze Matcha Bowl with wooden Box

Timeless Craftsmanship: Handcrafted Mino-yaki White Crackle Chawan

Step into the serene world of traditional Japanese tea ceremony with this authentic handcrafted Mino-yaki Chawan. Originating from the historic Mino kiln region in Gifu Prefecture—renowned since the Momoyama period for producing the tea ware of legendary masters—this tea bowl arrives complete with its original artisan-inscribed wooden collector’s box (Tomobako).

The Story & Wabi-Sabi Aesthetics

• Luminous Snow-White Crackle Glaze (Kannyu): Coated in a soft, milk-white feldspathic glaze that reveals an intricate network of fine hairline crackles and natural iron specks beneath the surface. Over years of ceremonial use, matcha tea liquor will naturally seep into these tiny fissures, developing a rich, personalized patina (keshiki) highly prized by tea masters.

• Classic Tsutsu-gata (Cylindrical) Silhouette: The upright, gently cradling walls are traditionally favored for cooler seasons (autumn and winter) to retain optimal warmth and concentrate the lush aroma of freshly whisked matcha.

• The Perfect Canvas for Vibrant Matcha: The pale, neutral ivory-white interior forms an exquisite backdrop, accentuating the vivid emerald-jade foam and velvety texture of premium ceremonial matcha.

• Artisan-Signed Collector's Box: Accompanied by its authentic Japanese cedar storage box (Tomobako), inscribed with calligraphic brushwork affirming its genuine Mino origin and handcrafted prestige.

Specifications & Features

• Origin: Handcrafted in Mino (Gifu Prefecture, Japan)

• Style: Mino-yaki / Shino-Kohiki ceramic style

• Glaze: Milky white matte/semi-gloss finish with fine crackle texture & iron spotting

• Includes: 1x Handcrafted Ceramic Matcha Bowl, 1x Original Signed Wooden Box (Tomobako)

• Recommended Use: Ceremonial Usucha (thin tea) and Koicha (thick tea)

Care Instructions

• Gently rinse with warm water before and after each use.

• Never use abrasive scrubbers, harsh detergents, dishwashers, or microwaves.

• Allow the bowl to air dry thoroughly in a well-ventilated area before storing it in its wooden box.