Chawan

This tea bowl was made in my small pottery workshop in Taiwan. I used Japanese porcelain clay and then applied a black glaze. While glazing I dusted Japanese imported wood ash which resulted in a second glaze effect. While the clay was still wet I altered the bowl by distorting the 'roundness' of the rim. I also made some indentations on the side of the bowl to add interest. I am inspired by the wabi sabi aesthetic, where you see beauty in the imperfection. This bowl is a soft attempt at this ideal. The bottom section of the bowl is glazed in a snow-white crackle. My seal is stamped at the base, near the foot ring. Be the owner of a handmade tea bowl, made on the beautiful island of Taiwan. Detailed dimensions: Holds 400 ml Height: 9 cm Width at the narrowest 9 cm and at the widest 11 cm.