Black Raku Matcha Bowl CATEGORY_Japanese box-All and the Takeda-bishi crest

and the Takeda-bishi crest

making it resistant to scratches and suitable for everyday use

rounded shape adds to its charm

Set against a deep

and the gold lines around the rim accent the design

Black Raku Matcha Bowl CATEGORY_Japanese box-All and the Takeda-bishi crestExperience the essence of Raku ware, long valued in the Japanese tea ceremony, through this black Raku matcha bowl. Hand shaped by a master artisan, this black Raku (Kuro Raku) matcha bowl is fired at around 1000C (1832F) and drawn from the kiln at a precisely judged moment, giving the surface its deep, lustrous sheen. The design favors quiet restraint, letting form and glaze speak for themselves. No two bowls are identical. Each one carries its own