{"product_id":"japanese-shigaraki-ash-glazed-tea-bowl-with-brushwork","title":"Japanese Shigaraki Ash-Glazed Tea Bowl with Brushwork","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHandcrafted in Shigaraki, Shiga Prefecture, one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns with over 1,260 years of ceramic history, this tea bowl embodies the quiet, unpretentious beauty that has long defined Shigaraki ware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFormed from iron-rich clay, the bowl features a soft gray ash glaze layered over a warm earthen body, with expressive charcoal brushwork flowing naturally around its surface. Flecks within the glaze, subtle tonal variations, and areas of exposed clay reflect the unpredictable character of high-fired ceramics, making each piece entirely unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe gently rounded form sits comfortably in the hands, while the unglazed foot reveals the rich reddish clay beneath, creating a pleasing contrast between raw texture and glossy glaze. Designed for everyday tea, the bowl is equally suited for matcha, sencha, or small servings of soup or desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSimple yet deeply expressive, it reflects the Shigaraki philosophy of finding beauty in natural materials, spontaneity, and the marks left by the firing process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimension: approx. W 4.5\" x H 2.5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlazed ceramic. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hechi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47932678111421,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/5217\/3245\/files\/IMG_3437.jpg?v=1785731199","url":"https:\/\/www.earthenarchive.com\/products\/japanese-shigaraki-ash-glazed-tea-bowl-with-brushwork","provider":"EarthenArchive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}