Setoguro Chawan 墨華 (Bokka, "The Elegance of Ink in Bloom")

Matcha bowl

Setoguro Chawan 墨華 (Bokka, "The Elegance of Ink in Bloom")

Name: Setoguro Chawan 墨華 (Bokka, "The Elegance of Ink in Bloom")
Brand: 加藤 尊也
SKU: setoguro_matchabowl9
Price: 605000.0 JPY
Availability: OutOfStock

Artist: Kato Takaya

¥605,000

(tax included)

Type: Setoguro

Details: A bowl for enjoying matcha. A Setoguro Chawan adorned with the delicate beauty of Kairagi.

Materials: Mogusa clay (rare clay)

Size: φ117 mm

Height: 93 mm

Weight: 192 g

Texture: A subtle undulation within its smoothness, offering a refined texture that fits comfortably in your hands.

Features of this piece

"墨華 (Bokka)" – The Profound Beauty of Setoguro (瀬戸黒), Born from Oniita

Ink-like hues seep and spread across the surface, evoking the delicate fluidity of brushstrokes on paper. Within this quiet expanse, one can sense the essence of resilient flowers taking root in the earth, blooming with unyielding strength. The intricate kairagi texture, formed during firing, adds depth to the serene landscape, etching a profound expression into the chawan.

The unique properties of Mogusa (百草) clay, which endure rapid cooling, merge with the traditional technique of removing the piece from the kiln post-firing. This process gives rise to the distinctive deep black of Setoguro. The natural flow of glaze and the unpredictable effects of kiln transformation ensure that no two pieces are alike.

Kato Takaya, the artist behind this creation, embraces the interplay of chance and intention, striving to capture the harmony between nature and human craftsmanship.

A chawan that embodies the profound depth of Setoguro, where ink-like hues gently permeate its surface.

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#Kato Takaya, #Quiet Moments, #Matcha Bowl, #Setoguro, #Setoguro Chawan

¥605,000 （税込み）

Expected to ship within 10 business days from the date of order

About gift packaging About packaging and shipping of products

Crafts are often called "the beauty of use." Made to be used in daily life, the refined vessels of Son are also spoken of as works of art. Son is founded on Craft Art, "art you use": the more you use these vessels, the more their quality reveals itself. A vessel from Son speaks differently to each person who holds it. When you want to settle your mind, or when it will not keep still, time spent with a vessel from Son quietly puts the heart in order. Each piece is made with the hope of enriching your heart, even a little.

"Son" Craft Artist

Kato Takaya

加藤尊也

Setoguro

One from one kiln

Setoguro is renowned for its captivating, deep black color. Achieving this beautiful black involves using a glaze made from Oniita (iron-rich clay) mixed with ash. The piece is fired at high temperatures and then removed from the kiln while still hot, followed by rapid cooling—a technique known as "hikidashi-guro." This process was employed over 450 years ago and produced the elusive "Setoguro" ware for only about 30 years in the world of tea. In the tea ceremony, Setoguro is revered for its unique aesthetic value within the Japanese principles of wabi-sabi. By extracting the piece from a kiln over 1,100 degrees Celsius and cooling it quickly, the piece transforms into a deep black while producing beautiful cracking sounds (kan-nyu) as it cools. Only up to three pieces can be fired in one kiln at a time, and achieving a satisfying black is extremely challenging. It is said that getting one satisfactory piece from a single kiln firing is considered a success.

Rest for the heart - Setoguro

In a busy life, finding time just for yourself is harder than it seems. That is why a pause to stop and whisk a bowl of tea can quietly settle the heart. The black of Setoguro is a black that draws the light deep inside. Held in the hands, its depth seems to still even the noise around you. Whisked matcha turns a clear, vivid green against this black, leaving a little space to breathe, for the eyes and for the heart. The glossy black rests softly in the hand, and its gentleness at the lips loosens whatever has been held tight. A Setoguro chawan that Kato Takaya brought into being one bowl at a time. For a quiet moment, a little apart from the rush of the day.

Suitable for

With Premium Double Box

Luxury paulownia box included

Oven

Microwave

Dishwasher

Direct fire

Care

For cleaning, please hand wash using a soft sponge or cloth. Avoid using abrasive sponges.

Please note

Packaging & Shipping

Shipped in a "luxury paulownia wood box" with an outer "double-layered box."

About the Double-Layered Box

Each piece varies in size, shape, color, pattern, and texture.

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Setoguro Chawan 墨華 (Bokka, "The Elegance of Ink in Bloom")