Mino Ware Matcha Bowl

Product Description

The Mino Fuchimaki Yellow Matcha Bowl is a ceramic matcha bowl made in Japan in Mino ware. Its yellow glaze gives the piece a bright, understated look that works beautifully for tea preparation and serving.

The bowl measures 12.3 cm (4.84") in diameter and 7.8 cm (3.07") in height. It comes in a cosmetic box, making it a practical piece to keep or give as a gift.

For care, wash gently by hand and avoid the microwave, dishwasher, and oven. Dry fully before storing to help preserve the ceramic surface.

Product Information
  • Dimensions: 12.3 cm (4.84") diameter x 7.8 cm (3.07") height
  • Material: Ceramic
  • Craft: Mino Ware
  • Packaging: Cosmetic box
  • Origin: Made in Japan
Care instructions

- Gently wipe clean with a soft, damp cloth after each use.

- Avoid using it in the microwave, dishwasher, or oven to preserve the ceramic quality.

- Store in a cool, dry place, ideally in the provided cosmetic box for protection.'

- Allow the bowl to dry completely before storage to prevent moisture absorption.

Note

Introducing the Mino Fuchimaki Yellow Matcha Bowl Mino, a stunning artisan-crafted piece that embodies the beauty of handmade artistry. Each bowl is individually created by skilled artisans, resulting in unique variations and charming imperfections that enhance its character. These delightful distinctions are not flaws, but rather a testament to the craftsmanship and passion behind each piece, ensuring that your matcha experience is as distinctive as the bowl itself. Embrace the individuality of your Mino Fuchimaki Yellow Matcha Bowl and celebrate the artistry that makes it truly one-of-a-kind.

Questions About This Piece

What comes with the bowl?
You will receive one ceramic matcha bowl packaged in a cosmetic box.
Is it suitable for everyday tea use?
Yes. It is a ceramic matcha bowl made in Japan, sized at 12.3 cm (4.84") in diameter and 7.8 cm (3.07") in height.
How should I care for it?
Gently wipe it with a soft, damp cloth after use. Avoid the microwave, dishwasher, and oven, and let it dry completely before storing it.
Is it a good gift option?
Yes. The cosmetic box makes it suitable for gifting, especially for someone who enjoys matcha or Japanese tableware.

Mino ware · Gifu, Japan

Mino ware: 1,300 years of ceramic innovation

Made across the Tōnō region of eastern Gifu, Mino ware is not defined by a single look. Its strength lies in remarkable diversity. More than 1,300 years of ceramic production reached an especially creative period around the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries, when Shino, Oribe, Kiseto and Setoguro helped reshape the aesthetics of Japanese tea ware. That freedom of form, glaze and expression remains at the heart of Mino ceramics today.

1,300+ years of ceramic tradition
Made in Gifu Tōnō ceramic region
Remarkable diversity Shino · Oribe · Kiseto · Setoguro
Mino ware · Gifu Prefecture · Japan

Discover Mino

Learn more about Mino ware

What is Mino ware?

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.