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Mino Lapis Matcha Bowl
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Mino Ware • Matcha Chawan • 4.6 in Ø × 3.1 in H / 11.6 × 7.8 cm • Gifu, Japan
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A deep cobalt Mino ware matcha bowl with an irregular, hand-finished form and a wide 4.6 in (11.6 cm) opening for comfortable whisking. Its substantial shape sits naturally in the hands while the rich blue glaze gives each bowl a distinctive surface character. Made in Gifu Prefecture, Japan.
Why You’ll Love It
Deep lapis-blue glaze with natural tonal variation
4.6 in / 11.6 cm diameter leaves room for comfortable whisking
Slightly irregular form gives each bowl individual character
Made in Gifu within the Mino ware tradition
Designed for everyday matcha preparation and drinking
The Mino Lapis Matcha Bowl is a Japanese chawan designed for everyday matcha preparation. Its 4.6 in (11.6 cm) diameter gives the bamboo whisk enough room to move freely, while the 3.1 in (7.8 cm) height creates a comfortable, balanced shape in the hands.
The deep cobalt glaze is the defining feature of the bowl, producing subtle variations in tone and surface as it interacts with the clay during firing.
Its irregular form gives the piece a more organic character than a perfectly symmetrical bowl, while still remaining practical for whisking, drinking, and daily use.
Made in Gifu Prefecture as part of the Mino ware tradition, the bowl combines functional form with expressive glaze work.
Product Information
Dimensions: 4.6 in diameter × 3.1 in H (11.6 × 7.8 cm)
Material: Ceramic
Ware: Mino ware
Finish: Deep cobalt glaze
Packaging: Gift box
Microwave: Not recommended
Dishwasher: Not recommended
Oven: Not suitable
Origin: Gifu Prefecture, Japan
Care instructions
Hand wash with mild detergent and a soft sponge
Rinse thoroughly after use
Dry completely before storing
Avoid dishwasher, microwave, and oven use
Avoid sudden temperature changes
Store in a dry place
Artisan & Craft
Mino ware has been produced in Gifu Prefecture for more than 1,300 years and is known for its remarkable variety of forms and glazes. The Lapis bowl reflects that tradition through its irregular shape and expressive cobalt surface, where small differences in firing create natural variation in color and texture. Rather than aiming for perfect uniformity, Mino ceramics often embrace these subtle differences as part of the finished piece.
Note
Because each bowl is individually finished and fired, slight variations in glaze tone, texture, and shape are natural. These differences are part of the character of Mino ware and make each piece subtly unique.
Questions About This Piece
Is this bowl large enough for whisking matcha?
Yes. Its 4.6 in (11.6 cm) diameter gives the chasen enough room to move freely and create a smooth foam.
Is every bowl exactly the same?
No. Slight differences in glaze tone, texture, and shape are natural and give each piece individual character.
Is it dishwasher safe?
Hand washing is recommended to preserve the glaze and finish.
Is it microwave safe?
Microwave use is not recommended.
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.
