Kyo-Gilded Wave Chawan | Kyoto Ceramic Tea Bowl (M36)

Ever poured your tea into a cup that felt flat with no story, and no spark?

The Kyo-Gilded Wave Chawan stands apart. This wonderous bowl is a moment of discovery, painted in gold against crackled cream.

This vintage Japanese ceramic bowl begins with you. You lift it and see a washed-out wheel half-sunken in stylized waves, its gold lines catching light like sunrise dancing on water. It’s a lively scene, the kind of traditional Japanese ceramics that feels alive, not posed.

Derived from the core collection, where function meets centuries-old artistry, this bowl takes that foundation and tells its own tale. Its chawan tea bowl shape fits perfectly in your hand. The glaze is soft, matte cream with fine wabi sabi crackle, punctured by crisp gold strokes. You might trace each brush mark, feel those delicate waves inside mimicking the ones outside.

At 12.5 cm across and 7.9 cm tall, this handmade Japanese pottery holds enough tea to fill a soft morning or soothe an evening pause. The foot is slightly recessed, cleanly trimmed yet flecked with natural clay dust - evidence of its origin in Kyoto's centuries-old kilns. One smooth glaze fluctuation near the rim reminds you it was made by hand, not machine. That little wobble makes it yours.

You could settle for a plain ceramic cup, but then you’d miss the gold reflections that curve under your lips, the brushwork that speaks of Japanese tea culture, the vintage charm of a collectible Japanese tea bowl.

It is durable, for sure. Use it every morning. Pour hot matcha or black tea. The art stays, the bowl stays.

When it’s on your shelf, it’s no longer just a bowl. It’s a piece that nods to tradition, crafted from Japanese pottery heritage, from the same heart that shaped koishiwara-ware and classic celadon.

Bring home this Kyo-Gilded Wave Chawan and let it color your moments.

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They were originally made in Japan for drinking tea (HS: 6912.00 or 6911.10), but we sell them as decorative items (HS: 6913.10) since there are no test results or certificates.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