This Shino matcha cup has a rounded, gently tapering body, a broad irregular rim, and a dark foot. The open mouth gives a whisk enough room to work, while the pronounced rim and curved walls make the bowl comfortable to cradle in both hands.
Known as a chawan, this bowl-shaped vessel belongs to the Japanese matcha tradition. Chawan developed as a dedicated tea bowl for whisking and drinking matcha, and is held in both hands during a tea gathering, with its form valued for tactile presence.
Made in China, it follows the Shino glaze style associated with the Mino kilns of Japan. Cream, peach, olive, and brown glaze pools reveal crackling and wood-fired variation inside and out; rinse gently, dry fully, and avoid sudden temperature changes.
