This stoneware bowl, conceived as a chawan, is a functional sculpture that narrates the transformation phases of matcha tea through its materiality.
The base, adorned with three-dimensional elements, evokes foliage and nature: reliefs, highlights, and organic textures recall the leaves in their original state. Higher up, the surface becomes matte and powdery, alluding to the grinding phase, when the leaf turns into powder.
Inside, a glossy glaze represents the final stage: infusion—the transition to the liquid state.
The bowl is mounted on a brass pivot that allows it to be removed for tea preparation. Once reinserted, it rests in an inclined and seemingly unstable position, symbolizing the delicate balance between raw material and craftsmanship, between nature and artisanal work.
This bowl is food safe and hold water
| Dimensions LxWxH | 12x12x21cm (5x5x8'') |
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| Weight (kg) | 1 |
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| Number Of Pieces Created | 10 |
