Cherry Blossom Chawan / Tea Bowl #48 (5 oz)

Cherry Blossom Chawan — Hand-Painted Tea Bowl, Shino Glaze A hand-painted cherry blossom chawan (tea bowl), equally at home cradling matcha, sipping sake, or enjoying a small espresso. A versatile piece that moves easily between rituals. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS & CARE Dimensions: 2.25" tall, 3" wide at the rim (straight rim) Capacity: Approx. 5 oz White glaze inside, shino glaze outside Food, dishwasher, and microwave safe THE ARTISAN PROCESS & DESIGN Wheel-thrown & trimmed: Shaped on the potter's wheel, then turned over and trimmed once the rim is firm enough to hold its form. Stucco slip-transfer texture: Slip is applied to newsprint paper and transferred onto the pot, layering the slip to create a textured, stucco-like appearance reminiscent of an old building. Antiqued exterior & glaze: After the first firing, a black wash is applied to the outside for an antiqued look, followed by a white glaze inside and a shino glaze outside — this glaze naturally varies across the surface based on application. Hand-painted cherry blossom motif: After the wash, the cherry blossom design is hand-painted directly onto the clay and left intentionally unglazed for a rich, tactile finish. Firing & hand-sanded finish: Fired a second and final time, then the exterior around the cherry blossoms and foot is wet-sanded by hand for a smooth, refined finish. Made by hand in small batches in my Denver studio — no AI, no mass production, just one potter and a paintbrush.