Iga Ash Radiance Matcha Bowl MAKER_Alart Or use it to present

Or use it to present small appetizers to start a meal or for side dishes in a Japanese-style meal

A houju is a spherical ball with a pointed head and a flame burning in it

creating shifting expressions depending on the light

While the other teacup showcases a blue-toned tokusa pattern

Iga Ash Radiance Matcha Bowl MAKER_Alart Or use it to presentThis matcha bowl by Iga ware artisan Fukushima Kazuhiro presents clean, decisive lines that convey restrained strength. Glaze flows and interweaves across the body in tones both profound and alluring, suggesting reflections of nature. As light moves over the surface, rich gradations emerge, weighty and elemental yet possessing an animate quality. The piece endures two to three firings, allowing flame and clay to forge its distinctive character. Ash