Inuyama Crackle-Leaf Matcha Chawan (M15)

You've been hunting for an authentic vintage Japanese ceramic bowl; something with soul, not just style. Most feel flat, mass-produced. This one doesn’t.

Picture a gently flared matcha bowl, roughly 12.2 cm across and 7.8 cm tall, leaning slightly forward like it's reaching for your hand. The glaze is a soft ivory, crisscrossed by fine crackle lines that catch the light like frost. Scattered across its surface are hand-painted indigo leaves, drifting like autumn wind. Each brushstroke feels alive.

The foot is unglazed clay, warm to the touch and firm under your fingertips. A soft ridge at the base creates a gentle sound when set down, grounding you in the ceremony. Inside, the crackle glaze deepens and cools the moment you pour in matcha or broth. That texture invites your gaze, slows your pace.

This bowl hails from Inuyama, Aichi, rich in tradition. It fits right into Japanese tea culture, embodying wabi-sabi through its delicate imperfection and simple grace. Owning it connects you to collectible Japanese tea bowl history, yet its story is personal: made by hand, with care, for you to use.

Worried it won't suit your rituals?

It already does. The gentle rim warms your palm. The crackled interior makes every swirl of whisked tea or spooned sashimi feel intimate and alive. It bridges everyday function and quiet beauty without crowding your shelf.

There’s even a traditional wooden box with Japanese script and a cloth wrap, proof that someone honored this bowl long before you. That makes it a collectible Japanese tea bowl with provenance.

Delivering relief from the ordinary, this bowl lifts your morning tea into a ritual. It’s not flashy. It’s not trendy. It’s honest, handcrafted, thoughtful.

If you’ve been holding off, wondering which bowl is real, this one answers that question. It fits your hands. It fits your life.

Let this Japanese matcha bowl bring a still moment to your morning or evening. Add something timeless to your collection and gain a quiet friend in your daily routine.

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Please note:

Many of these bowls are vintage and may have small cracks, stains, or chips.

They were originally made in Japan for drinking tea (HS: 6912.00 or 6911.10), but we sell them as decorative items (HS: 6913.10) since there are no test results or certificates.

Some bowls come with free outer boxes (wood or cardboard), but this varies by item.

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We do not accept OEM or branding requests.

Free EMS shipping from Japan is included; our trading company in Fukuoka handles all exports from our warehouse there.

Each bowl is one of a kind; once sold, it won’t be restocked.

If you prefer UPS or FedEx, email us before ordering.