Matcha Tea Bowl, Kyoto Ware, Made In Japan, Moon and Autumn Grass Design, by Takenaka Kosho, 11cm Wide X 8.5cm High, Perfect for Tea Ceremony, Gift

Takenaka Kosho's (Kyoto Ware) Tea Bowl with Autumn Grasses in the Moon This matcha bowl is perfect for the tea ceremony. It's also wonderful as Japanese tableware. Its stylish and charming design makes it a perfect gift, as well as a perfect tea ceremony accessory. Matcha bowls are also a beautiful piece to appreciate. They're not just for preparing matcha well; they allow you to appreciate the maker's handprints, the character of the clay, and the texture of the glaze. ■Kyoto Ware Kyoto ware is a general term for Japanese ceramics fired in Kyoto. In the world of tea ceremony, there has long been a ranking and grading system for tea bowls based on the tastes of tea masters. The ranking system is known as "First Raku, Second Hagi, Third Karatsu," and includes Raku ware (Kyoto), Hagi ware (Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture), and Karatsu ware (Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture). This matcha bowl, featuring autumn grasses in the moon, is made by Takenaka Kosho (Kyoto ware). It's perfect for the tea ceremony. It's also lovely as Japanese tableware. It's perfect for tea ceremonies, and its stylish and cute design makes it a perfect gift. You can even feel the traces of the maker's fingers, the character of the clay, and the texture of the glaze. Please note that the texture and color may differ slightly from what is shown in the photograph.