{"product_id":"bizen-yaki-chawan-handmade-japanese-matcha-bowl-hiiro","title":"Bizen-yaki Chawan by Yasuteru Mihata- Handmade Japanese Matcha Bowl | HIIRO","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHIIRO - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEarth, flame and time.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eMade by Bizen potter \u003cstrong\u003eYasuteru Mihata (御幡康照)\u003c\/strong\u003e, this chawan embodies the elemental character of Bizen ware. Its broad, open form is left unglazed, allowing the clay and firing itself to become the decoration.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe warm brick-red and russet surface carries the marks of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eyōhen\u003c\/em\u003e (窯変),\u003c\/strong\u003e the unpredictable transformation that takes place inside the kiln. Flame, ash and atmosphere interact with the clay, creating subtle variations in colour and texture that cannot be precisely replicated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo two firings produce quite the same expression. Here, the kiln has left its own signature. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slightly irregular surface and gently tapering foot give the bowl a distinctly handmade presence. In the hand, it feels substantial yet natural, while its generous opening makes it particularly comfortable for whisking matcha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEach firing produces its own expression. \u003cstrong\u003eNo two pieces are quite alike. \u003c\/strong\u003eA contemporary Bizen chawan for those drawn to the beauty of \u003cstrong\u003eearth, flame and imperfection\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e+ Dimension: Approx. D124mm x H80mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e+ Region: Bizen, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e+ Artist: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYasuteru Mihata\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e+ Material: Clay\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"POEMS Tea Atelier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45948372189228,"sku":"3032","price":118.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/3535\/0828\/files\/HIIRO_Chawan_2.jpg?v=1786427460","url":"https:\/\/poemsteaatelier.com.au\/products\/bizen-yaki-chawan-handmade-japanese-matcha-bowl-hiiro","provider":"POEMS Tea Atelier","version":"1.0","type":"link"}