Delightfully named after the term for "flying bird" and an era of artistic transformation in Japan, the Mino-yaki Asuka Matcha Bowl is a classic "han tsutsu-gata chawan" — half cylindrical tea bowl. Its uneven, asymmetric sides echo the Japanese beauty of imperfection but also enhance the tactile experience of cupping a bowl to sip flavourful green tea. Made in Japan and glazed in classic white, the Asuka Matcha Bowl Set includes a bamboo chasen whisk. A great gift for a matcha beginner.
Visit our Mino-Yaki collection to see other stunning Japanese ceramic ware.
Mino-yaki, believed to be the oldest form of artistic pottery produced in Japan, dates back to the Nara Period 710-794. Produced in the old Mino Province, in present-day Gifu Prefecture, it became popular for traditional tea ceremony vessels. Today, the styles of Mino-yaki are as varied as they are beautiful — from the warm rustic glazes of hand-thrown traditional Kiso Seto, Black Seto, Shino and Oribe ware to the soft pastels of modern tableware.
Porcelain
Please note, these are hand-glazed, so items may differ slightly from the image.
Bowl: Width 14cm x Height 20cm (base diameter 8cm)
Chasen: Height 10.3cm x Diameter 5.8cm (base diameter 2.9cm)
Bowl: Microwave & dishwasher safe
Bowl: Made in Japan
