Mossy Hearth Chawan (M27)

You’ve likely held polished bowls before, but they often feel too tame, too perfect. They reply with nothing. This bowl feels different. It hums with life.

This vintage Japanese ceramic bowl, 11.6 cm wide and 8.7 cm tall, takes you somewhere unknown yet intimate. Its thick, olive-green glaze ripples over a powerful shape that looks hand-pressed, not wheel-uniform.

Tiny pinholes and matte patches rub against glossy rivers where the glaze pooled. It’s like a mossy stone warmed in your palms by the hearth. You notice the uneven rim, the showing of raw clay below the glaze near the foot, the scattered bubbles that froze in place when it was fired. These are marks of the maker, of heat, of time, for no two bowls could match.

When you pour matcha, soup, or even rice into it, the muted green deepens, and the interior, gently curving, catches candlelight in a luster that feels calm and rare. It’s stillness you bring to your table every morning. That handmade Japanese pottery hums with wabi sabi grace, rich in the tradition of collectible Japanese tea bowl culture. It brings daily luxury without shouting.

You might wonder: Does this antique Japanese bowl stand up to real use?

It does. Absolutely. The heavy weight speaks of durability; the thick walls keep your tea warm. And unlike delicate Tenmoku glaze bowls, this bowl wears its imperfections like armor, gaining depth as you sip and stir. The glaze won’t flake; it will mellow, telling your story in its surface.

Let this bowl from the heart of Japan’s past become part of your present - a companion in quiet rituals, a vessel that bridges centuries. It’s not just a bowl. It’s your pause, your moment.

End your search for something soulful and real. Let this bowl greet your dawn and settle your evening.

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They were originally made in Japan for drinking tea (HS: 6912.00 or 6911.10), but we sell them as decorative items (HS: 6913.10) since there are no test results or certificates.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