{"product_id":"handmade-chawan-by-kagao-shunin-japanese-matcha-bowl-rurikon-by-poems","title":"Handmade Chawan by Kagao Shūnin - Japanese Matcha Bowl | RURIKON","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Japanese tea ceremony has long been a meeting place for pottery, painting and Zen philosophy. This handcrafted chawan brings those traditions together through the artwork of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1093\"\u003eKagao Shūnin (加賀尾秀忍)\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Buddhist monk from Okayama whose brushwork reflects a lifetime devoted to contemplation and cultural practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1590\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eCrafted by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003eNandaibō-gama (南大坊窯)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the bowl is hand-painted with iris, one of Japan's classic seasonal motifs that marks the arrival of early summer. The vivid indigo blossoms flow naturally across the warm earthen body, while accompanying calligraphy transforms the vessel into both a tea bowl and a work of artistic expression.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1895\"\u003eThe softly rounded form rests comfortably in the hands, and the light-toned interior beautifully frames the vibrant green of whisked matcha. Every brushstroke, every variation in the glaze and every subtle irregularity reflects the individuality of the handmade process. No two bowls are ever identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"2104\"\u003eCreated through the collaboration of kiln and monk, this chawan is more than a vessel for tea. It is an expression of Japanese tea culture, where ceramics, painting and the changing seasons exist in harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCollection Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-painted by Buddhist monk Kagao Shūnin (加賀尾秀忍)\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrafted at\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eNandaibō-gama (南大坊窯)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorated with a traditional iris motif celebrating early summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal calligraphy applied by hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividually handcrafted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA collectible ceramic work that combines pottery, painting and Buddhist aesthetics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e+ Dimension: Approx. D105mm x H85mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e+ Region: Okayama, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e+ \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eKiln\u003cstrong data-start=\"2985\" data-end=\"2994\"\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nandaibō-gama (南大坊窯)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e+ Artist\u003cstrong data-start=\"1964\" data-end=\"1975\"\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eKagao Shūnin (加賀尾秀忍)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e+ Material: Clay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eKagao Shūnin \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eKagao Shūnin (加賀尾秀忍) was a Buddhist monk from Okayama Prefecture, remembered for both his religious life and his humanitarian service. His painted tea bowls reflect the close relationship between Japanese tea culture and Buddhist art, where a simple vessel becomes a medium for seasonal appreciation, calligraphy and quiet reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"POEMS Tea Atelier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45781199781932,"sku":"3029","price":158.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/3535\/0828\/files\/RURIKONChawan1.jpg?v=1783654800","url":"https:\/\/poemsteaatelier.com.au\/products\/handmade-chawan-by-kagao-shunin-japanese-matcha-bowl-rurikon-by-poems","provider":"POEMS Tea Atelier","version":"1.0","type":"link"}