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Kiyomizu matcha tea bowl with "oil drop" glaze
Handmade tea bowl by master Oketani Teiichi.
The chawan is made with a special double-glazing technique. After applying the first coat of glaze the master removes it in random places and then applies a clear glaze coating. "Taihi" refers to the pattern of the Hawksbill turtle.
Inside two phoenixes decorate the bowl. Phoenix is an auspicious symbol borrowed from China. It represents great luck and peace. The phoenixes here were made with a special technique. The artist first draws the figures and makes forms of them. Then, he pastes the forms to the wall of the bowl, applies the glaze, and before the second, transparent glazing, removes the forms. That is what makes the phoenixes so vivid, as if on fire.
Tenmoku glaze got its name from a remote Chinese temple it was first used, on the Tianmu (Tenmoku in Japanese and Heaven's Eye in English) Mountain. From the 13th century, monks in this temple drank their tea from tea bowls glazed with a special technique called yuteki (literally meaning “oil drop”). Tenmoku glazes can range in color and pattern, which makes every glazed piece unique with the impression of randomness, which has both aesthetic and philosophical appeal to the Japanese.
Kyo or Kiyomizu pottery looks back on 400 years of history and is now a symbol of Kyoto. To serve the desire of Aristocrats, tea masters, and culinary specialists of the era, Kyo or Kiyomizu pottery has incorporated design and artistry not only from Japan but also from China and the Korean Peninsula. Even up to now exquisite artistry and excellent craftsmanship are the core qualities of Kyo ware: each piece is modeled and decorated carefully by hand.
Place of Origin: Kyoto, Japan
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Item code: TDM084
Artisan: Oketani Teiichi, Teiichi Kiln
Origin: Japan, Kyoto
Material: clay
Dimensions: ø 12.8 cm, H: 6.6 cm
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Initiation:
Before first use, rinse it with hot water, then let it dry completely!
Usage:
Avoid placing it on hot surfaces, like a stove, and never use it in a microwave or oven.
Cleaning:
After using the tea bowl, rinse it with water. It is better to avoid dishwashing liquid, but you can use gentle, organic soap to clean your bowl. Never use bleach!
Avoid using a dishwasher or dryer!
Storage:
After use, always let it dry completely, for if stored away while still wet, it might develop an unpleasant smell or mold.
