{"title":"Matcha Bowls (Chawan)","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"5514","title":"Matcha Bowl (Chawan) \"Aizome-Suiteki\" Indigo Dewdrops - Shinemon Kiln, Arita Ware","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\"\u003eA One-of-a-Kind Masterpiece, Act Quickly!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis unique, one-of-a-kind piece has also been featured on a popular television program. We encourage those interested to consider it promptly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\"\u003eExpressing the Beauty and Sanctity of Water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA work that expresses the beauty of water. The Japanese, who have long revered nature, have considered water to be the source of life and a sacred element, used to purify the heart since ancient times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\"\u003eThe Cycle of Water, Connecting the Blessings of Life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor the Japanese, who revere nature, the cycle of water flowing from the deep mountains to the seaside, vaporizing, returning to the sky, and bringing rain to the mountains, plays an important role in the blessings of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\"\u003eThe Craftsmanship of Shinemon, Honoring the Sacred Beauty of Water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe theme of \"sacred water,\" combined with the dignified shape of the vessel, embodies the essence of Shinemon's Eastern craftsmanship. This matcha tea bowl is finished with an unparalleled beauty that cannot be found elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents and Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMatcha bowl × 1, paulownia box, artist booklet.\u003cbr\u003eMouth diameter: 12.2cm, Height: 5.6cm \/ Foot diameter: 3cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs each piece is handmade, slight variations in size may occur.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shinemon Kiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50024308703507,"sku":"unknown0009","price":1085.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0797\/4227\/1763\/files\/5514_01_800.jpg?v=1731465822"},{"product_id":"5537","title":"Matcha Bowl (Chawan) Silver Galaxy \"Flow\" - Shinemon Kiln, Arita Ware","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\"\u003eNagare — A Teacup Reflecting Nature's Miracle with Shimmering Stars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \"Silver Galaxy Tea Bowl 'Nagare'\" is a tea bowl with an irresistible charm that moves anyone who looks at it. It is one of the secret techniques of the master, Shinemon. A meteor shower flows towards the silver galaxy in the bowl, like the infinite stars shining. This is a miraculous representation of the night sky in nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\"\u003eThe Beauty of the Shimmering Silver Galaxy, With Colors That Shift Like the Cosmos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe beauty of this bowl is like the shining stars that continue to sparkle, adorning the silver galaxy. The swirling night sky of nature could also be seen as blooming flowers. The crystal patterns in the bowl's interior form cosmic motifs that appear in various colors, such as white, purple, and deep blue, depending on the angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\"\u003eA Carefully Selected Piece, Born of Miraculous Firing Techniques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis mysterious and beautiful pattern was achieved through trial and error in the formulation of the glaze and firing methods. The change of color in the glaze occurs miraculously due to the subtle differences in the kiln’s temperature and humidity. For this reason, Shinemon always operates kilns that can finely adjust the firing temperature and reduction process. Out of over 1000 pieces fired, only 1 or 2 are successful. Only the finest pieces selected by Shinemon will be delivered!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\"\u003eNagare, the Miracle of the Cosmos — An Exclusive Masterpiece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is no exaggeration to say that the customer who owns 'Nagare' will hold a great miracle of the universe in their hands. The next opportunity to acquire this piece is uncertain, so if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible. The taste of tea enjoyed while admiring the galaxy will be exceptional! Please consider adding this masterpiece to your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\"\u003eA Unique Handcrafted Piece, with a Specially Inscribed Paulownia Box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*This piece is a one-of-a-kind item, made without the use of molds or transfers. It comes with a special paulownia wood box with the artist's inscription, and we can also personalize the box with a name. *The paulownia box will be prepared after your order, so please allow 1–2 weeks for delivery after the order is placed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents and Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMatcha bowl × 1, paulownia box, artist booklet, turmeric-dyed cloth.\u003cbr\u003eMouth diameter: 14.6cm, Height: 6.4cm \/ Foot diameter: 4.1cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs each piece is handmade, slight variations in size may occur.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shinemon Kiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50024308736275,"sku":"unknown0008","price":2275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0797\/4227\/1763\/files\/5537_01_800.jpg?v=1731465629"},{"product_id":"5515","title":"Matcha Bowl (Chawan) - Oil-Spot Tenmoku with Gold Rim, Arita Ware","description":"\u003cp\u003eSilvery-gold crystals scatter across the black like oil on water, in a pattern long likened in Japan to the scales of a dragon in flight. Weighty in the hand and composed in appearance, finished with a band of gold that settles the whole bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis oil-spot Tenmoku expresses \"the shining black of the universe.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOil-spot Tenmoku refers to the shimmering, clustered crystalline patterns that appear on the surface of the ware, much like drops of oil. It is a revered vessel, esteemed by powerful daimyo like Oda Nobunaga and Toyotomi Hideyoshi, as well as by scholars and literati, who saw it as \"a vessel reflecting the cosmos.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe appeal of Shinemon's oil-spot Tenmoku tea bowl lies in its majestic, elegant black-gold crystalline patterns, sometimes called \"Amakakeru Ryurin\" (Heaven-Soaring Dragon Scales). The technique required to create these patterns is exceptionally challenging, demanding many years of dedication to master.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Song dynasty, this profound black, the color of \"Heaven\" (the universe), was revered by Chinese emperors. The universe truly is a transcendental entity. When one gazes upon this tea bowl with a sharpened mind, a profound vista of the cosmos unfolds within the heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Profound Realm of Beauty.\u003cbr\u003eAs aptly named by Shinemon, the profound black luster of Shinemon's tea bowls subtly stirs the deepest parts of the viewer's heart, inspiring genuine emotion. It possesses an alluring power that draws one into a deeply contemplative landscape, offering a truly moving experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is truly a masterpiece matcha bowl by Shinemon, worthy of being cherished as a family heirloom for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*This piece is a \"one-of-a-kind\" item, not made using molds or transfers. It comes with a special paulownia wood box inscribed by the artist, and personalization of the box is also available.\u003cbr\u003e*Please note that as the paulownia box is prepared after your order, delivery may take approximately 1-2 weeks from the time of order placement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOil-Spot Tenmoku: Beloved by Legendary Commanders\u003cbr\u003eOil-spot Tenmoku refers to the shimmering, clustered crystalline patterns that appear on the surface of the ware, much like drops of oil. It is a revered vessel, esteemed by powerful daimyo like Oda Nobunaga and Toyotomi Hideyoshi, as well as by scholars and literati, who saw it as \"a vessel reflecting the cosmos.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brilliance of True Gold Application\u003cbr\u003eThis piece features the \"Kin Fukurin\" technique, where the lip of the bowl (the part you drink from) is adorned with genuine gold. This unique design, encircling the rim of a vessel adorned with shimmering oil-spot patterns like stars in the universe, creates an exceptionally impressive and beautiful presence rarely seen in other pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Sharpened View of the Cosmos' Profound Depths\u003cbr\u003eIn the Song dynasty, this profound black, the color of \"Heaven\" (the universe), was revered by Chinese emperors. The universe truly is a transcendental entity. When one gazes upon this tea bowl with a sharpened mind, a profound vista of the cosmos unfolds within the heart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents and Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMatcha bowl × 1, paulownia box, artist booklet, turmeric-dyed cloth.\u003cbr\u003eMouth diameter: 12.8cm, Height: 7cm \/ Foot diameter: 4cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs each piece is handmade, slight variations in size may occur.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shinemon Kiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50024308769043,"sku":"unknown0007","price":3595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0797\/4227\/1763\/files\/5515_01_800.jpg?v=1731465613"},{"product_id":"5510","title":"Matcha Bowl (Chawan) \"Yume\" with Gold Trim - Shinemon Kiln, Arita Ware","description":"\u003cp\u003eLook down into this bowl and a dream opens — colour drifting through lacquer-black like a distant galaxy. A band of deep gold rings the lip, splendid and composed at the same time. It is a bowl shallow enough to whisk with ease, and quiet enough to lend its own poise to whoever holds it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\"\u003eA Tenmoku Teacup with an Expansive Universe of Jet Black and Dreamlike Appeal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis piece depicts the universe in a multitude of colors against a pitch-black background. It is a Tenmoku tea bowl with an ethereal and mysterious charm. The bowl is relatively shallow compared to typical Tenmoku shapes, making it easy to prepare tea. It is also ideal for table tea ceremonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\"\u003eAn Enchanting Dream World with the Splendor of Gold Trimming\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLooking into the bowl, a fantastical dream world spreads in the heart. The rim is adorned with a thick, deep gold trim, enhancing both brilliance and elegance simultaneously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\"\u003eA Masterpiece that Elevates Prestige with Its Graceful Dignity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe refined elegance of the piece seems to elevate the stature of its owner, making it a masterpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents and Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMatcha bowl × 1, paulownia box, artist booklet.\u003cbr\u003eMouth diameter: 12.5cm, Height: 6.1cm \/ Foot diameter: 4.1cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs each piece is handmade, slight variations in size may occur.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shinemon Kiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50024308801811,"sku":"unknown0006","price":2670.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0797\/4227\/1763\/files\/5510_01_800.jpg?v=1731465561"},{"product_id":"5511","title":"Flat Matcha Bowl (Chawan) \"Tortoiseshell Tenmoku\" - Shinemon Kiln","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\"\u003eA Graceful Amber Teacup Adorned with Blooming Peony Flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA peony flower blooming in the hand. This elegant work in tortoiseshell color was created by lavishly layering multiple glazes on a light, shallow tea bowl. \"Tortoiseshell\" refers to the shell of a turtle, derived from the skin of the hawksbill turtle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\"\u003eA Beautiful Amber Glaze Scenery that Purifies the Heart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLooking into the bowl, a glaze landscape resembling \"a peony blooming in the hand\" unfolds in the heart. Its beautiful tortoiseshell color has a mysterious charm that cleanses the weariness of our everyday lives and invites us into a world beyond the ordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\"\u003eA Masterpiece Teacup that Enhances the Prestige of the Tea Ceremony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis masterpiece enhances the \"elegance\" of the tea ceremony, elevating its atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents and Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMatcha bowl × 1, paulownia box, artist booklet.\u003cbr\u003eMouth diameter: 16.4cm, Height: 5.7cm \/ Foot diameter: 4.5cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs each piece is handmade, slight variations in size may occur.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shinemon Kiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50024308834579,"sku":"unknown0005","price":2405.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0797\/4227\/1763\/files\/5511_01_800.jpg?v=1731465575"},{"product_id":"5512","title":"Matcha Bowl (Chawan) \"Kikkou Seiji\" by the First Shinemon - Arita Ware","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\"\u003eThe \"Blue After Rain\" Color, a Shade of Noble Blue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe color of the sky after the rain, admired by ancient Chinese emperors, \"Rain Clearing Sky Blue\" (u-ka ten-sei). The technique of creating crackle patterns like turtle shells in Celadon porcelain, known as \"Kikkō Seiji\" (Turtle Shell Celadon), was favored by shoguns like Ashikaga Yoshimasa and literati for its elegant blue hue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\"\u003ePurifying and Empowering the Heart, an Auspicious Celadon with a Tortoiseshell Pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot only will you benefit from using it, but simply gazing at it will purify your heart and give you the strength to face tomorrow. The crane symbolizes a thousand years, and the turtle symbolizes ten thousand years, both famous for their auspicious meanings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\"\u003eA Dignified and Substantial Piece, Perfect as a Family Heirloom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is a rare offering, previously treasured and carefully preserved by the first generation of Shinemon. 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