Japanese Matcha Bowl - 山根清玩 Yamane Seigan - Gohonte Hagi-yaki Ido Chawan - 250ml

This exquisite Hagi-yaki chawan (matcha bowl) is made in the Ido chawan style, with a tall bamboo node-shaped foot (竹の節高台 - takenofushi koudai) and a subtle spiraled shape with gentle rokurome (ろくろ目 - potters' wheel marks) which shows the flow of the potter's fingers as they shaped the piece on the wheel. Atop the iron-rich clay, this chawan sports a milky white glaze with grey undertones with subtle beige and pink spots in a pattern called gohonte (御本手).Like most Hagi ware, this chawan is porous and will absorb water and tea and change colour over time. Before its first use, we recommend soaking the entire piece in warm water for a at least two hours to dislodge any dust This also allows water to fill the cracks and pores, slowing the rate at which tea stains the clay. Slowing the staining process allows the colour change to progress naturally and beautifully. With each subsequent, we suggest rinsing the bowl with hot water before preparing tea in it, as you would with any chawan. Thi