Mino ware matcha bowl

Product Description

The Mino Fuji Gold Matcha Bowl is a ceramic matcha bowl made in Japan with a powdered glaze and landscape painting. It is designed for whisking and serving matcha, with a shape that sits comfortably in the hand.

It measures 11.8 cm (4.6") in diameter and 7 cm (2.8") in height. The bowl comes individually boxed and is made from Mino ware, a Japanese ceramic craft known for its varied glazes and patterns.

For care, wash gently by hand with warm water and mild detergent. Avoid abrasive sponges, dishwashers, and microwaves. As with pottery, slight differences in glaze, size, and weight may occur from piece to piece.

Product Information
  • Dimensions: Approx. 4.6 in (φ11.8 cm) x 2.8 in (H7 cm)
  • Material: Ceramic
  • Craft: Mino Ware
  • Weight: Approx. 10.6 oz (300 g)
  • Packaging: Individual cardboard box (Approx. 5.3 in x 5 in x 3.4 in / 13.5 cm x 12.7 cm x 8.7 cm)
  • Made in Japan
Care instructions

- Gently hand wash with warm water and mild detergent after each use.

- Avoid using abrasive sponges to preserve the glaze and artwork.

- Do not place in the dishwasher or microwave to maintain the bowl's integrity.

- Store in a cool, dry place, ideally in the provided box to protect it from dust and damage.

Artisan & Craft
Artisan & Craft

Mino ware is a Japanese ceramic craft from Gifu Prefecture, and this matcha bowl is made in Japan. It features a powdered glaze with a landscape painting.

Note

Due to the nature of pottery, slight differences in glaze, size, weight, and appearance may occur between pieces.

Questions About This Piece

How do I use this bowl for matcha?
Its 11.8 cm (4.6") diameter and 7 cm height give you a practical shape for whisking and serving matcha at home.
What comes with the bowl?
One matcha bowl comes in an individual cardboard box.
How should I care for it?
Hand wash gently with warm water and mild detergent, then avoid abrasive sponges, dishwashers, and microwaves.
Will each bowl look exactly the same?
No. As with pottery, the glaze, size, and weight may vary slightly from piece to 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.

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.