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Seto Ink-Kanji Chawan | Aichi Black Glaze Tea Bowl (M38)
Seto Ink-Kanji Chawan | Aichi Black Glaze Tea Bowl (M38)
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Have you ever held a bowl and felt it speak without words?
The Seto Ink-Kanji Chawan does just that; it greets you in deep, night-black glaze, punctuated by bold kanji characters carved in creamy clay.
You lift it, and the contrast hits you: the chalk-white script standing against matte depths, like moonlight on a river at midnight. Under your fingers, the glaze has tiny pinprick texture, like distant stars, while inside, it’s smooth, rounded, and waiting.
This is handmade Japanese pottery: it’s not about perfection; it’s about quiet intensity.
At 11.8 cm in diameter and 7.9 cm tall, it holds tea and cradles emotion. Pour hot matcha or morning coffee; the dark walls frame each swirl, making froth and foam pop. The unglazed foot ring shows the wheel’s spiral, the raw clay’s warmth.
It roots the piece in Seto’s legacy, where traditional Japanese ceramics balance art and everyday use.
But is it too bold for daily use?
Well, only if your daily life is dull. Each sip becomes visual. The kanji, untranslated, invites curiosity. You find yourself wondering what it means. And that curiosity stays with you.
Aside from being a collectible Japanese tea bowl, this gem is a conversation starter. Its black Tenmoku-like glaze nods to classic styles without copying them. It's a tale of contrast. It’s tangible Japanese tea culture in your hands.
Bring it home, pour something warm, and let it surprise you; every single time.
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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They were originally made in Japan for drinking tea (HS: 6912.00 or 6911.10), but we sell them as decorative items (HS: 6913.10) since there are no test results or certificates.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.
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