Product Description

Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of Japanese culture with the Mino Pink Plum Matcha Bowl. This bowl, adorned with a delicate pink glaze and charming plum painting, enhances your tea rituals. The bowl's inviting warmth complements each sip of matcha, making every moment a sensory delight. Its smooth rim and gentle curves provide a comfortable grip, allowing you to fully savor your tea experience.

Artisanal Craftsmanship

Crafted in Gifu Prefecture, Japan, the Mino Pink Plum Matcha Bowl embodies the elegance of Mino ware pottery. Made from fine porcelain, this bowl is not merely functional; it reflects a dedication to craftsmanship passed down through generations. The bowl's unique design features subtle pattern variations, underscoring its artisanal origins. Each bowl weighs approximately 13.4 oz (280 grams), ensuring it's lightweight yet substantial in your hands.

Enhance Your Daily Rituals

Measuring 4.1 inches in diameter and 3.1 inches in height (φ10.5 x H7.9cm), this bowl is perfectly sized for whisking your favorite matcha blend. Arriving securely packaged in an individual gift box, it safeguards your bowl while serving as a thoughtful present for tea enthusiasts. To maintain its beauty, we recommend hand washing to protect the glaze and colors. Expect a shipping time of about one week, allowing you to quickly incorporate this piece into your daily routine.

Beautifully Unique

Each Mino Pink Plum Matcha Bowl is uniquely beautiful, with slight variations in color and finish that reflect its handcrafted nature. This individuality adds character, making your bowl truly one-of-a-kind. Please be aware that the actual color may differ slightly depending on your device's display settings.

Product Information
  • Dimensions: 4.1 in (φ10.5 cm) x 3.1 in (H7.9 cm)
  • Weight: Approx. 13.4 oz (380 g)
  • Material: Porcelain
  • Packaging: Individual box
  • Made in Japan
Care instructions
  • Gently hand wash with mild soap and a soft sponge.
  • Avoid harsh detergents and abrasive materials to preserve the beautiful glaze.
  • Do not place in the dishwasher or microwave, as this may damage the porcelain.
  • Store in a dry place, ideally in the original box to protect from chips and scratches.
Note

The Mino Pink Plum Matcha Bowl is a beautifully artisan-made piece, crafted with care and attention to detail. Each bowl is unique, and you may notice subtle differences and imperfections that arise from the handmade process. These characteristics are not flaws; rather, they enhance the bowl's charm and individuality, making each one a true work of art. Embrace these delightful nuances as part of the Mino Pink Plum Matcha Bowl’s story, celebrating its authenticity and the skilled artisans behind its creation.

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.