Goma Five-Sided Matcha Bowl MAKER_Keizan Kiln The shape of the vase

The shape of the vase exudes a handmade warmth

As light moves over the surface

the piece creates a dappled interplay of light and shadow that invites viewing in all kinds of illumination

These beautifully crafted Yamanaka Lacquerware children's divided plates are wonderful additions to the table when enjoying a meal with children

Goma Five-Sided Matcha Bowl MAKER_Keizan Kiln The shape of the vaseThe Goma Five Sided Matcha Bowl is a work shaped by both the artist's hand and the nature of the kiln. Rising from a pentagonal foot, the form opens into five gently flowing panels, each one extending upward with an organic rhythm that balances structure and movement. Goma is a classic of Bizen ware, its name derived from its resemblance to scattered sesame seeds. This pattern emerges as wood ash, carried upward by the kiln's draft, settles and melts