Raku Style Chawan – Vintage Japanese Handcrafted Amber Iron-Glazed Ceramic Matcha Bowl with Wooden Collector's Box

Grounded in Nature: Handcrafted Japanese Artisan Amber-Glazed Chawan

Experience the timeless serenity of Japanese tea ceremony (chanoyu) with this authentic handcrafted artisan Chawan. Finished in a rich, multi-dimensional amber-iron glaze (Ame-yu) and housed in its original signed wooden box (Tomobako), this bowl represents the soulful pinnacle of Wabi-sabi aesthetics—honoring earthy imperfection, tactile warmth, and quiet strength.

Artisanal Craftsmanship & Aesthetics

• Hand-Formed Tactile Warmth (Te-tsukune): Sculpted purely by hand without a mechanical potter’s wheel, the undulating rim and subtle finger indentations curve organically to nestle securely in both palms. Lifting this bowl provides an immediate, grounding connection to the earth.

• Luminous Amber & Iron Glaze: Fired to reveal warm rust, molasses, and golden-amber undertones with an obsidian-like sheen in the interior. The glossy, dark earthen well creates a breathtaking visual contrast against the vibrant jade-green microfoam of ceremonial matcha.

• Dedicated Tea Well (Chadamari): Features a subtle, deliberate indentation at the center of the inner base, designed in the classical tradition to pool the final, concentrated drops of tea.

• Superior Thermal Insulation: Thick, porous earthenware sidewalls retain water temperature evenly, keeping your matcha comfortably warm while remaining comfortable and soothing to hold.

Collector’s Packaging

• Authentic Wooden Box (Tomobako): Crafted from fine Japanese paulownia/cedar with artisan brushwork calligraphy and seal.

• Traditional Ukon-nuno Wrapping: Wrapped in a vibrant turmeric-dyed cloth, historically used by Japanese tea masters to protect prized ceramic heirlooms from humidity, dust, and age.

Specifications

• Origin: Handcrafted in Japan

• Style: Earthenware / Raku & Ame-glaze style

• Glaze: Rich gloss amber, iron rust, and deep earthen brown

• Includes: 1x Ceramic Matcha Bowl, 1x Signed Wooden Box (Tomobako), 1x Traditional Yellow Cloth (Ukon-nuno)

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

Care Instructions

• Hand wash gently with lukewarm water only.

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

• Allow the earthenware to air dry completely in a well-ventilated spot before wrapping it in its cloth and returning it to the wooden box.