Setoguro Matcha Bowl MOTIF_"Kikka" Chrysanthemumnot-on-sale such as tomatoes

such as tomatoes

This sake carafe features simple blue brushwork painted with natural gosu pigment

transparent finish showcasing the intricacies of underglaze painting

enhancing the serene atmosphere of fall

a symbol of resilience and beauty

Setoguro Matcha Bowl MOTIF_"Kikka" Chrysanthemumnot-on-sale such as tomatoesThis matcha bowl by Hori Toshiro, a master of Mino ware, draws out the jet black luster of Setoguro, or Seto black, a style valued in tea ceremony culture for its rich color and soft sheen. Horis rendition is a deep, complex black that seems to glitter from within like a night sky of veiled stars. Setoguros unique finish is achieved by drawing the vessel from the kiln mid firing and plunging it into water to rapidly cool, a technique known as