Setoguro Matcha Bowl CATEGORY_Plate-All The engraving on the surface

The engraving on the surface is reminiscent of flower petals

but also years of dedicated practice

its rimmed

According to Feng Shui beliefs

Setoguro Matcha Bowl CATEGORY_Plate-All The engraving on the surfaceThis matcha bowl by Hori Toshiro, a master of Mino ware, draws out the jet black luster of Setoguro, or Seto black, a style valued in tea ceremony culture for its rich color and soft sheen. Horis rendition is a deep, complex black that seems to glitter from within like a night sky of veiled stars. Setoguros unique finish is achieved by drawing the vessel from the kiln mid firing and plunging it into water to rapidly cool, a technique known as