Tea Bowl - Yakishime (Shigaraki Clay)
Tea Bowl - Yakishime (Shigaraki Clay)
Description
Hook & Philosophy
Among the rarest and most prized phenomena in wood-firing is devitrification: when molten ash cools not into smooth glass but into microscopic crystals, producing a surface that is opaque, soft, and depth-absorbing rather than reflective. In Japanese ceramics, this quality is called shittō - and it is what this chawan carries.
The Piece
The melted ash on this bowl has crystallized as it cooled, creating a shizen-yu that is matte, slightly opaque, and of extraordinary refinement - a surface that draws light inward rather than throwing it back. This devitrified natural glaze is among the most sophisticated qualities a wood-fired piece can possess: it belongs not to the dramatic but to the deeply considered. For a tea bowl, used in the quiet discipline of chanoyu, this character is perfect. Elegant. Restrained. Unforgettable.
Specifications
| Dimensions | 100 x 100 x 80 mm |
| Weight | 295 g |
| Material | Ceramic - Shigaraki Clay (信楽土) |
| Artist | Yukitaka Hatsuda (初田幸隆) |
| Ships from | Kyoto, Japan |
■Important Notes Regarding High-Temperature-Fired pieces
This product was fired in a pit kiln at a temperature exceeding 1300°C. In a pit kiln, the falling ash melts and takes on a pearly appearance, while traces of charring and reddish highlights appear on the surfaces of the pieces. These color variations are what give wood firing in a pit kiln its unique charm. Because this item is made from raw, unsifted clay, the clay particles are not uniform in size and contain many small pebbles, which is why water leakage often occurs. Therefore, after being treated to prevent leakage, flower vases are filled with water for about a week after firing, and tea bowls, sake cups, and sake bottles are filled with water for a day and a night to check for leaks. However, water leakage may reappear during use. If you can identify the exact spot where the leak is occurring, apply a small amount of instant glue to the tip of a needle and seal the gap with pinpoint precision to stop the leak.
In the case of tea bowls, the gap is sometimes naturally filled over time as matcha residue accumulates with use, leading to improvement, so we would recommend taking a patient, long-term view of this natural process.
Shipping and customs
Shipped from Kyoto, Japan, via EMS.
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Return policy
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