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Kanenibuchi Mino Matcha Bowl
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Mino Matcha Bowl • 12.5 cm (4.9") diameter • Made in Japan
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The Kanenibuchi Mino Matcha Bowl is a ceramic chawan made in Gifu Prefecture, Japan. With a 4.9" (12.5 cm) diameter and 3" (7.5 cm) height, it offers a comfortable size for preparing and serving matcha. Its Mino ware character and handmade variation give each bowl a distinct presence on the table.
Why You’ll Love It
A practical 4.9" (12.5 cm) matcha bowl that sits comfortably in the hands.
Made of ceramic for everyday matcha preparation and serving.
Crafted in Gifu Prefecture, Japan.
Mino ware character gives each bowl its own glaze variation and surface detail.
Handmade differences make every piece slightly unique.
The Kanenibuchi Mino Matcha Bowl is a ceramic chawan made in Gifu Prefecture, Japan. It measures 4.9" (12.5 cm) in diameter and 3" (7.5 cm) in height, giving it a comfortable size for preparing and serving matcha.
This bowl reflects the Mino ware tradition, with handmade variation that gives each piece its own glaze character and surface detail. It is designed for everyday tea use and for quiet moments at home.
Care is simple: wash by hand with a soft sponge or cloth, and avoid the dishwasher, microwave, oven, and open flame. Because each bowl is made individually, slight differences in glaze and size are part of its appeal.
Product Information
Dimensions: 4.9 in (Diameter) x 3.0 in (Height) / 12.5 cm (Diameter) x 7.5 cm (Height)
Weight: Not specified
Capacity: Not specified
Material/Components: Ceramic
Country of Origin: Gifu Prefecture, Japan
Care instructions
Care Instructions for Kanenibuchi Mino Matcha Bowl
- Clean with a soft sponge or cloth after each use; avoid abrasive materials to protect the glaze.
- Hand wash only; do not place in the dishwasher, microwave, or use in an oven or over an open flame.
- Store in a cool, dry place, ideally in its original packaging to prevent chipping.
- Appreciate the uniqueness of each piece; variations in glaze and size reflect the artisanal craftsmanship of Mino ware.
Proper care will help preserve the beauty and tradition of this exquisite bowl for years to come.
Artisan & Craft
Made in Gifu Prefecture, Japan, this matcha bowl draws on the Mino ware tradition. Each piece is handmade, so glaze and size variations are part of its character.
Note
Each Kanenibuchi Mino Matcha Bowl is handcrafted, making every piece truly unique. Natural variations in glaze thickness, color tone, speckling, and subtle shape differences occur during the traditional firing process. They are an essential part of the craftsmanship of Shino and Mino ware.
These individual characteristics are not flaws, but reflections of the artisan’s hand and the kiln’s influence, ensuring that no two bowls are ever exactly alike. Each bowl carries its own quiet personality, embodying the wabi-sabi spirit that celebrates authenticity, imperfection, and one-of-a-kind beauty.
Questions About This Piece
How is this bowl best used?
It is sized for preparing and serving matcha, and its 3" (7.5 cm) height gives you room to whisk and pour with care.
What makes each bowl a little different?
Because it is handmade, variations in glaze and size can occur. Those differences are part of the character of Mino ware.
How should I care for it?
Wash it by hand with a soft sponge or cloth, and avoid the dishwasher, microwave, oven, and open flame.
Is this a good bowl for gifting?
Its traditional matcha bowl form and Japanese origin make it a thoughtful gift for someone who enjoys tea practice or tableware.
What does this bowl bring that simpler bowls don’t?
Presence. It quietly reminds you that this is a handmade object, not a uniform piece.
Mino ware · Gifu, Japan
Mino ware: 1,300 years of ceramic innovation
Mino ware comes from the Tono region of Gifu Prefecture, one of Japan's most important ceramic-producing areas. Over centuries, kilns in the region developed a remarkable range of styles, from restrained Shino and Oribe pieces tied to tea culture to everyday tableware for modern Japanese homes. Rather than being defined by a single look, Mino ware is known for that diversity. A ceramic tradition that has continued to evolve with the way people actually live and eat.
Mino ware, or Minoyaki, is the broad ceramic
tradition associated with the Mino region of
present-day Gifu Prefecture. Rather than describing
one fixed aesthetic, the name encompasses ceramics
with a wide range of forms, glazes and decorative
approaches developed across the region over more
than 1,300 years.
Why is Mino ware so diverse?
Mino developed as a large ceramic-producing region
rather than around one narrowly defined style.
Generations of potters experimented with different
clays, firing methods, shapes and glazes, creating
a tradition in which rustic tea wares, expressive
glazes and practical everyday tableware can all
belong to the same ceramic family.
What are Shino and Oribe?
Shino and Oribe are two of the best-known ceramic
traditions associated with Mino. Shino is celebrated
for its soft white glaze, subtle texture and often
understated decoration, while Oribe is known for
expressive forms and distinctive green, black and
painted surfaces. Together with Kiseto and Setoguro,
they are closely associated with the celebrated
Momoyama-period tea ceramics of the Mino region.
Where is Mino ware made?
Mino ware is produced primarily in the Tōnō area
of eastern Gifu Prefecture, including major ceramic
centres such as Tajimi, Toki and Mizunami.
The region remains one of Japan's most important
centres of ceramic and tableware production today.
