Black Coarsely Carved Small Bowl
Black Coarsely Carved Small Bowl
Black Coarsely Carved Small Bowl
Black Coarsely Carved Small Bowl
Black Coarsely Carved Small Bowl
Black Coarsely Carved Small Bowl
Black Coarsely Carved Small Bowl

Black Coarsely Carved Small Bowl

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Elevate Your Dining Experience with Traditional historic Tajimi ceramic

Enrich your culinary presentations with this exquisite historic Tajimi ceramic small bowl, a testament to Japan's rich gastronomic culture. The "Black Coarsely Carved Small Bowl" is a masterpiece designed to infuse your table with a sense of depth and luxurious elegance.

A Symphony of Texture and Color

Crafted with a profound black base, the bowl's surface is artfully accented with a deep, earthy ocher, reminiscent of a breathtaking sunset. Delicate gold accents shimmer across the surface, creating a truly opulent and magnificent aesthetic. The distinctive coarsely carved texture, paired with an intricate design along the rim, ensures visual intrigue and prevents any hint of monotony. Its pleasing tactile feel makes it a versatile piece, perfect for elevating everyday meals or gracing your most special entertaining occasions.

The Enduring Legacy of historic Tajimi ceramic

This exceptional piece proudly represents historic Tajimi ceramic (traditional Tajimi pottery), a celebrated traditional craft from Japan. Primarily produced in Toki City, Gifu Prefecture, historic Tajimi ceramic boasts a history stretching back to the illustrious Momoyama period. Its development flourished alongside the rise of the tea ceremony, becoming a cherished favorite among tea masters who shaped Japan's profound aesthetic of "wabi-sabi" during that era.

historic Tajimi ceramic is renowned for its remarkable diversity, encompassing styles such as the elegant pale yellow Kiseto, the lustrous jet-black Setoguro, the soft milky-white Shino, and the distinctively rare green-patterned Oribe. Today, historic Tajimi ceramic remains deeply woven into the fabric of Japanese life, accounting for over half of the nation's ceramic production.

Important Considerations

  • Each bowl is meticulously handcrafted, leading to unique variations in color, shape, texture, and the application of gold accents. These individual differences are a hallmark of artisanal craftsmanship and contribute to the singular charm of your piece.
  • Please note that actual colors may vary slightly from what appears on your monitor due to individual screen settings.

The Legacy of Tajimi: A Golden Age of Ceramics

This piece originates from the historic kilns of the Tajimi region, an area whose very foundations are built on millennia of pottery making. During the turbulent Azuchi-Momoyama period (late 16th century), master potters fleeing war found sanctuary here. Supported by powerful warlords like Oda Nobunaga and visionary tea masters, they abandoned perfect symmetry to embrace the dramatic, irregular beauty of nature. To hold this vessel is to touch a 400-year-old story of political intrigue, artistic rebellion, and the relentless pursuit of the perfect tea ceremony.

Quantity 1
Size W 14.3 cm (5.6 in) x L 14 cm (5.5 in) x H 5.6 cm (2.2 in)
Material ceramic
Weight 344 g (0.8 lbs)
Microwave
  • Microwave safe
Dishwasher
  • Dishwasher safe