Sanpouen Kiln Handmade Crazing Glaze Spouted Matcha Bowl - Yellow Seto / 片口碗 黄瀬戸 LCT-D5E56 these sake cups capture the

these sake cups capture the essence of Japanese craftsmanship and cuteness

18 cm long

Crafted with pure clay and fired for weeks at low temperatures

The artisans are thoughtful and have the surface of the chopstick rests that touch the table polished

portraying imagery of the "Sakura"

Sanpouen Kiln Handmade Crazing Glaze Spouted Matcha Bowl - Yellow Seto / 片口碗 黄瀬戸 LCT-D5E56 these sake cups capture theIn the Akazu () district of Seto lies Sanpouen Kiln (), a workshop that has carried its craft through six generations. Today it is led by Kato Tatsunobu, who studied both material engineering and pottery before returning to his family kiln in 2008. At first encounter, his matcha bowls stand out with a quiet strength and refinement their balance, surface, and depth of glaze reveal a mastery that feels rare in todays world. But as we came to know his