{"title":"Chawan","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"bol-japonais-emaille-brun","title":"Brown glazed Japanese bowl","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe gesture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts shape fits naturally in the hands, for rice, miso soup, or tea. This is a bowl designed for everyday use, not for sitting behind a display case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it's different\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe drips visible on the brown glaze are not an added decorative effect: they come from a traditional technique where the artisan applies an iron-rich glaze, then allows gravity and temperature to work during firing. The glaze becomes liquid and moves slowly along the walls before setting. The lighter areas reveal the hotter parts of the kiln, while the darker areas indicate faster cooling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this bowl instead of a new mass-produced one\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japan, this unpredictability is part of the beauty sought in ceramics: one does not look for two identical pieces, but a successful interaction between material and fire. This is a vintage piece, available in a single copy: the pattern you see will not be repeated on another bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy I chose it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“I love tableware that doesn't try to demand all the attention. I liked this bowl for its simple, warm appearance, with its brown glaze and variations that give it a unique presence. It is the kind of piece that can be used every day, yet still brings something to the table. For me, that is exactly what a beautiful everyday object should be.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll love it if\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eyou are looking for a piece of tableware to actually use, not just display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eyou are sensitive to the irregularities that make every ceramic unique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eyou like the idea of a vintage object rather than a new series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eyou accept careful maintenance: hand wash, no dishwasher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's probably not for you if\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eyou are looking for several identical bowls for a complete table setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eyou prefer tableware that can be put in the dishwasher and microwave without a second thought\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePractical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium-sized bowl, ideal for rice, miso soup, or tea. Hand wash to preserve the glaze and patina; avoid sudden thermal shocks and, for an antique piece, use caution with the microwave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA vintage piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bowl is a vintage collector's item, available in a single copy: once sold, this specific drip pattern will no longer be available at Dogou.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53366751035725,"sku":"CHA-004","price":85.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/4071\/3037\/files\/Bol-matcha-vert.heic?v=1785997190"},{"product_id":"bol-japonais-cendre-ancien-vintage","title":"Antique ash-glazed Japanese bowl, Vintage Collector's Piece","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"539\"\u003eThis antique Japanese bowl embodies the everyday aesthetic cherished by Japanese craftsmanship: a discreet beauty born from use. Its ash-toned glaze, punctuated by deep brown nuances and mineral micro-textures, reveals the result of traditional kiln firing where flame and material engage in a free dialogue. Each variation in color tells a specific moment of the firing; no area is perfectly uniform, and that is precisely where its charm lies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"844\"\u003eThe slightly open shape naturally invites the hand. The raw, deliberately contrasted foot serves as a reminder that the object is not merely decorative but designed for living: eating, drinking, serving. 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Its slightly asymmetrical shape, its wavy rim that seems traced by hand rather than by a tool, its reddish-brown glaze with a thousand nuances: everything here embodies the essence of \u003cstrong\u003ewabi-sabi\u003c\/strong\u003e, that Japanese philosophy which finds beauty in impermanence, irregularity, and simplicity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe surface of this bowl is a landscape in itself. The granular, dense, and organic glaze evokes earth after rain, the bark of an old tree, or volcanic rock. Depending on the light, the tones shift from warm brown to deep ochre, revealing a surprisingly rich palette for an object that appears so humble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eResting on its dark and discreet foot ring, this vintage chawan commands a rare presence. \u003cstrong\u003eOnly one available\u003c\/strong\u003e, for those who know how to recognize that a handmade object is like no other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e this ceramic piece should be hand-washed to preserve the glaze and its wabi-sabi character; avoid sudden thermal shocks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53367391748429,"sku":"CHA-006","price":70.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/4071\/3037\/files\/IMG_5730.heic?v=1785996905"},{"product_id":"bol-a-matcha-tenmoku-irise-vintage","title":"Iridescent Tenmoku Matcha Bowl, Vintage Collector's Piece","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eRare are the objects that seem to contain the entire universe. This chawan is one of them. Its tenmoku glaze, a deep black streaked with silver and gold reflections, evokes at once the night sky, the surface of a lake under the moon, and the wings of an iridescent beetle. Depending on the angle and the light, its shades change, move, and come alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA discreet thread of gold runs along the rim of the bowl, which could be an original gilding or the mark of kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing cracks with gold to turn them into lines of beauty rather than shame. Either way, this luminous line transforms the bowl into a story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe bare terracotta foot, broad and carefully crafted, bears a \u003cstrong\u003estamped potter's mark\u003c\/strong\u003e, attesting to the artisanal origin and authenticity of the piece. 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Its cream-colored glaze with rust-brown drips, the fine crackle running across its entire surface like the veins of an autumn leaf, its rough foot of nearly raw clay: everything here breathes authenticity, time, and that Japanese philosophy of \u003cstrong\u003ewabi-sabi\u003c\/strong\u003e, which sees imperfection as the most honest form of beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eInspired by the \u003cstrong\u003eHagi-yaki\u003c\/strong\u003e tradition, one of Japan's most revered ceramics originating from the city of Hagi, this bowl possesses a rare quality: its living glaze evolves with use. As matcha is prepared over time, the tea seeps into the micro-cracks and gradually enriches the hues, making each bowl an even more unique piece as time goes by. The Japanese call this phenomenon \u003cstrong\u003enanabake\u003c\/strong\u003e, the seven transformations of Hagi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u0026gt;\u003cstrong\u003eOnly one piece available\u003c\/strong\u003e, for those who understand that the true value of an object is measured by the story it tells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53367503454541,"sku":"CHA-008","price":65.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/4071\/3037\/files\/IMG_5751.heic?v=1785996812"},{"product_id":"bol-a-matcha-glacure-cendre-vintage","title":"Ash Glaze Matcha Bowl","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThere is a beauty that does not seek to seduce. This chawan is its perfect embodiment. Its ash-grey-green glaze, matte and almost powdery to the touch, evokes the surface of a stone polished by a stream, mountain morning mist, or the cold ash of an extinguished fire. Nothing here is superfluous. Nothing is ostentatious. And yet, one cannot look away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ehaiyū\u003c\/strong\u003e glaze, obtained from vegetable ashes mixed with clay, is one of the oldest techniques in Japanese ceramics. 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In a ceramic world often dominated by sobriety and monochrome, Oribe has always managed to take the opposite approach with an almost insolent freedom. A creamy white base crossed by vivid emerald green drips, grey-black blocks of color applied like brushstrokes, touches of rust brown piercing through here and there: this bowl looks as much like an abstract painting as it does a ceremonial object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe interior reveals a geometric pattern of chevrons and black and green stripes of troubling modernity, as if a contemporary artist had decided to play with the codes of a four-century-old tradition. 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The dark, granular surface of this bowl, scattered with ochre and golden deposits left by the ash suspended in the kiln, is a mineral landscape of a richness that no artificial glaze could achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIts form is deliberately imperfect. The irregular rim, slightly notched on one side as if by the thumb of a determined potter, the asymmetrical silhouette that rejects overly easy symmetry: everything here is intentional, deliberate, deeply Japanese. It is the \u003cstrong\u003eBizen\u003c\/strong\u003e spirit in all its purity, that thousand-year-old tradition that trusts the material alone to produce beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTo hold this bowl in one’s hands is to hold something earthy, solid, and ancient. 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It evokes an abstract world map, a landscape of snow and night, or ink diluting in water. It brings everything to mind, and yet nothing at all, which is precisely the state of mind sought by the tea ceremony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSetoguro\u003c\/strong\u003e glaze, one of the most dramatic in the entire Japanese tradition, is achieved through a spectacular technique: the bowl is removed from the kiln while glowing red-hot and rapidly cooled in the open air, which instantly fixes the deep black and creates those irregular boundary effects between the differently glazed areas. 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Its exceptionally flared shape, rare in the world of chawan, gives it an almost ethereal lightness: it seems to float rather than rest, opening toward the sky rather than closing in on itself. Its tall, narrow ring foot further accentuates this suspension effect, as if the bowl were resting on an invisible stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe jade-green celadon glaze, streaked with large patches of milky white with organic and unpredictable contours, evokes the depths of a pond, clouds reflected in water, or the surface of a lotus leaf. 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Every square centimeter of this bowl is inhabited, thought out, and hand-painted with an attention that commands respect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis type of polychrome decoration, typical of Kyoto's \u003cstrong\u003eKyō-yaki\u003c\/strong\u003e, perfectly illustrates the spirit of Japanese decorative arts from the Edo period: an idealized nature, never realistic but always recognizable, rendered in bold colors and a balanced composition that avoids any clutter despite its apparent richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe interior of the bowl reveals an additional surprise: two Japanese calligraphy characters traced in brown on the cream-white background, discreet yet present, like a title placed by the potter on his work. A bowl that is read as much as it is drunk from. \u003cstrong\u003eOnly one piece available\u003c\/strong\u003e, for those who love beauty without restraint.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53367661297997,"sku":"CHA-016","price":315.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/4071\/3037\/files\/IMG_5857.heic?v=1785996135"},{"product_id":"bol-a-matcha-calligraphie-hakeme-vintage","title":"Calligraphed Matcha Bowl, Hakeme Glaze","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis chawan is a poem to hold in your hands. On its outer wall, cursive Japanese calligraphy runs freely, incised into the clay before firing, as if the potter had wished to entrust a secret to the earth before committing it to the flames. The characters, traced with a sure and relaxed gesture, belong to that Japanese tradition which does not distinguish writing from art: to calligraph is already to paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ehakeme\u003c\/strong\u003e glaze, applied with a wide rice straw brush, reveals its brushstrokes in the white, semi-transparent material, which allows the warm brown of the earth beneath to show through. This layering—white over brown, opacity over transparency—creates a subtle depth that the eye discovers little by little.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe interior reveals the natural, rust-brown drips of the glaze, the concentric circles of the wheel-throwing, and the full life of a handmade object devoid of artifice. The foot of speckled natural stoneware sets the bowl upon the table with total frankness. \u003cstrong\u003eOnly one piece available\u003c\/strong\u003e, for those who know how to read beauty even when it is silent.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53367663395149,"sku":"CHA-017","price":65.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/4071\/3037\/files\/IMG_5866.heic?v=1785996068"},{"product_id":"bol-a-matcha-eventails-paysages-dores-vintage","title":"Matcha Bowl with Fans and Gold Landscape Decoration","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis chawan is arguably the most narrative piece in the entire collection. Against its deep black lacquer background, a composition of overlapping fans unveils a dreamlike Japan: a red wooden bridge spanning a river, pine trees tormented by the wind, stylized cloud swirls, rhythmically curved waves, and shivering willows and bamboos. Each fan is a complete painting, framed in gold, coexisting with the others without ever repeating them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe fan, \u003cstrong\u003esensu\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003euchiwa\u003c\/strong\u003e, is one of the most culturally significant symbols in Japan. It represents prosperity unfolding like an open fan, the breath of life, and the grace of movement. Choosing it as the central motif for a tea bowl transforms every ceremony into an act of aspiration and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe quality of this bowl's execution is exceptional: the gold outlines are of extreme finesse, the precision of the miniature scenes within each fan is remarkable, and the balance of the composition against the black background allows every color to stand out with maximum intensity. \u003cstrong\u003eOnly one piece available\u003c\/strong\u003e, a work that belongs as much in a museum as it does on the tea table.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53367668080973,"sku":"CHA-018","price":280.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/4071\/3037\/files\/IMG_5883.heic?v=1785995899"},{"product_id":"bol-a-matcha-hortensias-dores-vintage","title":"Matcha Bowl with Golden Hydrangea Decor on Black Background","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIn Japan, there is an entire season dedicated to the hydrangea. In June, when the monsoon rains arrive, the \u003cstrong\u003eajisai\u003c\/strong\u003e bloom in generous clusters along temples and mountain paths, in every shade of blue, mauve, and white. It is this ephemeral, rain-kissed beauty that the artisan sought to capture here, forever, in enamel and gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAgainst the deepest black lacquer background, the hydrangeas explode with striking vitality. Each flower is a miniature universe: hundreds of tiny pearlescent white dots forming the umbels, individual sky-blue, mauve, and golden blossoms with outlines traced in fine gold, and green leaves with precise veining, each edge highlighted by a thin line of gold. The composition envelops the entire bowl, spilling over to the interior where the flowers continue to bloom against the black background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis bowl is of exceptional craftsmanship, placing it among the most precious pieces in this collection. \u003cstrong\u003eOnly one available\u003c\/strong\u003e, for those who wish to keep the Japanese spring with them all year round.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53367673946445,"sku":"CHA-019","price":280.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/4071\/3037\/files\/IMG_5893.heic?v=1785995844"},{"product_id":"bol-hanagata-celadon","title":"Celadon Hanagata Bowl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe rim of this bowl is scalloped like a blooming flower. Eight regular lobes, each slightly curved inward, give the piece a silhouette that shifts depending on the viewing angle. Below, fine vertical ridges run along the entire outer wall, incised into the still-supple porcelain before firing. A sky-blue celadon glaze covers and simultaneously reveals them: light slips into these grooves, creating subtle shadows and bringing the surface to life. Inside, the blue is solid, deep, and slightly crackled in places. The ring foot, left as bare cream-colored clay, evokes the origin of the material. This bowl is made for soups, cold noodles in summer, or a rice dish. But it also possesses that rare quality of objects that make daily life more mindful. You pay closer attention to what you place in it. That alone is enough to ensure the meal gets off to a better start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e hand-wash the porcelain to preserve the celadon glaze and its shine over time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dogou","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53616566305101,"sku":"CHA-020","price":160.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/4071\/3037\/files\/IMG_7741.heic?v=1785997755"},{"product_id":"bol-vintage-en-gres-emaille","title":"Vintage glazed stoneware bowl","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis hand-thrown stoneware bowl bears the marks of an ancient craft: a drip of amber-brown glaze that cascades from the rim and fades away onto the bare earth, revealing the grain of the stoneware beneath the fingers. On the body, a flower traced with an iron-oxide brush—just a few strokes, nothing more, and everything is said.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt is the kind of object you set on the table without a second thought, yet it changes everything: a rice bowl, a miso soup bowl, a bowl for morning fruit. Its flared shape and small, refined foot make it as pleasant to hold in the palm of your hand as it is to place before you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eFound during a journey, this bowl is unsigned. It is impossible to say with certainty whether it comes from a workshop in the Karatsu or Mino style, two regions known for this type of decoration painted under a kaki glaze. That is precisely what makes it a unique vintage piece: no mass production, no reissue, just a single piece, with its patina and small firing irregularities that tell the story of the hand that shaped it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eCare: hand washing recommended; avoid dishwashers and abrupt temperature changes to preserve the glaze and the drip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eApproximate dimensions: about 13 to 14 cm in diameter, 6 to 7 cm in height (to be confirmed by direct measurement).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54334939300173,"sku":"CHA-021","price":75.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/4071\/3037\/files\/IMG_1946.heic?v=1784484853"},{"product_id":"bol-vintage-gres-emaille-glacure-cendree","title":"Vintage glazed stoneware bowl, ash glaze","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis hand-thrown stoneware bowl is distinguished by its beige-olive speckled glaze, streaked with amber-brown drips cascading from the rim to the mid-body. Inside, the base reveals a network of fine crackles, and the foot exposes raw, reddish-brown grogged clay beneath the glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts size, neither too small nor too wide, corresponds to what is known in Japan as a donburi bowl: large enough to hold a full meal (rice, vegetables, a poached egg), yet light enough to be lifted and brought close to the mouth, with the palm cupped under the low, stable foot. This is a different way of eating than using a plate left on the table: the bowl becomes an extension of the hand; you push the rice with chopsticks rather than bringing a fork to it. It works just as well as a serving bowl, placed in the center of the table for a salad or fruit for everyone to help themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnsigned, this bowl cannot be attributed with certainty to a specific workshop or region. That is the value of a vintage piece: no mass production, no reissues, just a single example, with its own unique drips and patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare: hand washing recommended; avoid the dishwasher and sudden temperature changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated dimensions: approximately 19 cm in diameter, 9 cm in height (to be confirmed by direct measurement).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54397862150477,"sku":"CHA-022","price":65.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/4071\/3037\/files\/IMG_2150.heic?v=1785077734"},{"product_id":"bol-gres-emaille-quadrillage-incise-ajoure-vintage","title":"Glazed stoneware bowl, incised grid pattern and openwork rim","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis stoneware bowl, wheel-thrown and then extensively reworked by hand, features a deep olive-green glaze that shifts to blue-grey in the recesses. The entire outer wall is incised with a grid pattern before firing, the engraved lines revealing a lighter clay beneath the dark glaze. The high rim, cut with battlements and rectangular slots, breaks the symmetry of a classic bowl. Inside, a spiral pattern traced in slip enlivens the base. Under the foot, a small hand-painted mark signs the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a piece to be looked at as much as used: the openwork rim and the interior spiral make it an object to be displayed prominently, on a shelf or in the center of a table, rather than an everyday bowl that is put away after use. It can hold fruit left out in the open, dried branches, or simply remain empty to let its silhouette and texture do the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece comes from Japan. However, I cannot attribute it to a specific workshop or regional tradition: its vocabulary (incised grid, openwork rim, slip-trailed spiral) departs from the classic styles I know well (Bizen, Shigaraki, Karatsu, Raku). Everything points to the work of a contemporary Japanese ceramicist, in a more personal rather than regional vein, which makes the piece distinct but not attributed with certainty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare: dust with a dry or slightly damp cloth; if occasional food use is intended, hand wash only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated dimensions: approximately 21 cm in diameter, 10 cm in height (to be confirmed by direct measurement).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54398035591501,"sku":"CHA-023","price":85.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/4071\/3037\/files\/IMG_2174.heic?v=1785081454"},{"product_id":"bol-porcelaine-sometsuke-bleu-rose-vintage","title":"Japanese porcelain bowl, blue and pink sometsuke decoration","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis white porcelain bowl features hand-painted decoration: peonies and their foliage drawn in underglaze cobalt blue, with petals accented by a delicate pink applied over the top during a second firing. The foot, left unglazed, reveals the bare porcelain, and a cobalt blue mark is visible on the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts size, approximately 12 cm in diameter, corresponds to an individual rice bowl (chawan) such as those found at every place setting in Japan: one lifts it and holds it near the mouth, pushing the rice with chopsticks, rather than leaving it on the table like a Western plate. It works just as well for miso soup or a dessert presented at height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece bears a mark, but I cannot decipher it or attribute it to a specific workshop. It remains desirable for what it is: a hand-painted piece, not a mass-produced identical series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare: hand washing is recommended to preserve the luster of the painted highlights; avoid dishwashers and abrasive sponges on the decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated dimensions: approximately 12 cm in diameter, 6.5 cm in height (to be confirmed by direct measurement).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54398362878285,"sku":"CHA-024","price":45.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/4071\/3037\/files\/IMG_2175.heic?v=1785785888"},{"product_id":"chawan-gres-glacure-tenmoku-vintage","title":"Stoneware chawan, tenmoku glaze","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis hand-thrown stoneware bowl features a dark, almost black glaze, streaked with purple highlights and pink speckles that catch the light depending on the angle. This type of glaze, rich in iron oxide, belongs to the tenmoku family, known for the metallic and shifting effects achieved in the kiln. The foot, free of glaze, reveals the bare beige-brown clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts flared shape and narrow foot are those of a chawan, the bowl used for whisking matcha tea with a bamboo whisk before drinking directly, held with both hands to feel its warmth. It works just as well as an individual rice bowl for those who do not yet have a tea ritual; the form remains the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is unsigned, and I cannot attribute it to a specific workshop. Tenmoku is a very ancient family of glazes, used today by many contemporary Japanese potters as well as historic traditions: it is difficult to decide with certainty based on the photo alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare: hand washing recommended; avoid the dishwasher and sudden temperature changes to preserve the iridescent sheen of the glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated dimensions: approximately 12.5 cm in diameter, 6 cm in height (to be confirmed by direct measurement).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54398372938061,"sku":"CHA-025","price":65.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/4071\/3037\/files\/IMG_2182.heic?v=1785785818"},{"product_id":"bol-e-garatsu-decor-floral-vintage","title":"E-Garatsu bowl, hand-painted floral decoration","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis stoneware bowl, with its grainy, lightly speckled white glaze, features a painted iron-oxide brush design: a flower and its foliage traced in broad, dark strokes, framed by fine horizontal bands at the rim and base. The foot, left unglazed, reveals a light, grogged clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe motif, painted in broad, bold strokes, is intended to be seen from across the table, not just up close: it is a rice or soup bowl that one places in front of oneself, lifts, and brings to the mouth, the design turning toward the user throughout the meal rather than remaining fixed as it would on a stationary plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe technique (grainy white glaze, iron-oxide painted decoration in broad strokes) is characteristic of e-Garatsu, a style born in the Karatsu region where the motif is painted directly onto the slip before a thin transparent glaze is applied. I cannot confirm the specific workshop, but the style itself is clearly recognizable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare: hand washing recommended; avoid dishwashers and sudden temperature changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated dimensions: approximately 13 cm in diameter, 8 cm in height (to be confirmed by direct measurement).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54398782865741,"sku":"CHA-026","price":65.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/4071\/3037\/files\/IMG_2190.heic?v=1785785743"},{"product_id":"chawan-dore-fujin-dieu-vent-vintage","title":"Golden Chawan, Fūjin god of wind","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis chawan (tea bowl) features an exterior entirely covered in gold leaf, contrasting with a deep black glazed interior, the classic combination that highlights the vibrant green color of whisked matcha. Standing out against the golden background is a precisely painted figure: a silhouette with a disheveled mane, holding a large, billowing veil in both hands that ripples around them. The foot, left bare, reveals white porcelain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis figure evokes Fūjin, the god of wind in Japanese mythology, made famous by the screen painting by Tawaraya Sōtatsu: the veil he holds in both hands represents the bag of winds he releases upon the world. This type of motif traditionally adorns tea objects brought out for a guest or a special occasion, rather than for daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatcha is prepared in it using a bamboo whisk, with the black of the interior making the tea's green foam stand out. It is held with both hands, with the decorated side turned toward the guest rather than oneself, a way of honoring the scene that adorns it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI cannot confirm the maker, nor whether the decoration is hand-painted or applied via another process over the gold leaf, but the motif itself is confidently identifiable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare: hand wash only, avoid abrasive sponges and the dishwasher, which would damage the gilding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated dimensions: approximately 12.5 cm in diameter, 7.5 cm in height (to be confirmed by direct measurement).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54398797480269,"sku":"CHA-027","price":220.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/4071\/3037\/files\/IMG_2215.heic?v=1785670160"},{"product_id":"coupe-lobee-porcelaine-emaux-polychromes-vintage","title":"Polychrome enamel porcelain lobed bowl","description":"\u003cp\u003eThick white porcelain, with a multi-lobed, corolla-shaped rim evoking a stylized flower. The decoration is painted in polychrome enamels applied over the already-fired glaze: a lattice of green, blue, and ochre lozenges repeats on each lobe, outlined with a brown line and a gilded border. In the center, a medallion features a yellow-bellied bird perched on a blossoming plum branch, a classic motif in Japanese porcelain painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of large, scalloped-rim dish is placed in the center of the table as a shared serving platter: for vinegared vegetables, seasonal fruits, or cold noodles in summer, which each person then serves into their own bowl. It is not lifted to eat from; one helps oneself from it. The medallion painted at the bottom is gradually revealed as the dish empties, a detail designed to accompany the entire meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage piece, with no definitively identifiable signature (a small green enamel stamp appears under the foot, but is illegible with certainty). It is impossible to attribute this bowl to a specific workshop, but that is also what makes it a unique piece: no series, no possibility of reissue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare: hand wash only; avoid dishwashers and microwaves. The polychrome enamels are sensitive to thermal shock, so avoid sudden transitions from hot to cold, and dry the piece immediately after washing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated dimensions: diameter 22 to 24 cm, height 8 to 9 cm (to be confirmed by direct measurement).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54449215635789,"sku":"CHA-028","price":120.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/4071\/3037\/files\/IMG_2387.heic?v=1793124424"},{"product_id":"bol-ivoire-craquele-zodiaque-dore-vintage","title":"Gold zodiac crackled ivory bowl","description":"\u003cp\u003eFine stoneware with a finely crackled ivory glaze (kannyu), topped with a frieze of interlaced lozenges traced in gold and highlighted in red and green. Along this frieze are Japanese characters painted in red, each corresponding to a sign of the zodiac (here, notably 巳, the snake). Inside, a small four-petaled flower-shaped medallion features a single gold character on a green background, identifying this specific bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of bowl most likely belonged to a set of twelve, one for each sign of the Japanese zodiac (jūnishi). At the table, each person would find their bowl by the character of their birth year painted inside, rather than using identical tableware for everyone: a very concrete way to personalize a set without tags or initials. Used as an individual rice bowl, it is held in the hand and never set down for someone to dip a communal spoon into.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA vintage piece with the crackled glaze characteristic of Japanese ivory stoneware and hand-applied gilding. A small mark is incised under the foot, but it does not allow for a precise workshop to be identified with certainty: origin and attribution remain to be confirmed rather than stated as fact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare: hand wash only. The gilding and enamels suffer from dishwashers and abrasive sponges; wipe this bowl with a soft cloth and avoid leaving it to soak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated dimensions: diameter 12 to 13 cm, height 6 to 7 cm (to be confirmed by direct measurement).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54449226907981,"sku":"CHA-029","price":110.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/4071\/3037\/files\/IMG_2378.heic?v=1785783893"},{"product_id":"bol-gres-glacure-cendree-coulee-vintage","title":"Stoneware bowl with ash glaze drip","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand-thrown stoneware with a dark, almost black, tenmoku-style glaze, streaked on one side by a light, slightly grainy ash glaze drip. This contrast between the dark background and the pale trail is not painted: it is a second glaze poured over the first before firing, which melts and sets differently on the surface. The interior features the concentric circles left by the throwing process, and the unglazed foot reveals the raw clay and the mark of the wire used to cut the piece from the wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis shape, with its wide opening and narrowed foot, is that of a classic Japanese rice or soup bowl: it is meant to be held in the hand rather than left on the table, and its thin wall quickly transmits the warmth of hot rice or miso broth. The slightly conical bottom gathers the last grains of rice into a single bite, rather than letting them scatter as they would in a Western-style bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece has no signature or mark visible under the base: it is impossible to attribute this ash drip to a specific workshop or region. We remain cautious regarding its exact origin, while being able to confirm with certainty the technique employed: it is indeed a hand-poured ash glaze, not a painted decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare: hand washing is recommended to preserve the matte finish of the ash glaze. Avoid sudden thermal shocks and moving the piece directly from the refrigerator to the oven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated dimensions: diameter 12 to 13 cm, height 6 to 7 cm (to be confirmed by direct measurement).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54449240605005,"sku":"CHA-030","price":65.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/4071\/3037\/files\/IMG_2372.heic?v=1785784169"},{"product_id":"bol-gres-glacure-bleu-profond-vintage","title":"Deep blue glazed stoneware bowl","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand-thrown stoneware with a deep blue, almost midnight-blue glaze, becoming even darker towards the base where it shifts to plum. Inside, a swirl is visible at the bottom of the bowl: the mark left by the potter smoothing the clay before firing, captured beneath the clear glaze that covers it. The unglazed foot reveals the raw clay, the wheel marks, and a small incised mark, likely a signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bowl of this size, which fits entirely in the palm of one hand, serves just as well as an individual rice bowl as a chawan for matcha, prepared and whisked directly inside. You hold it in your hand to feel the warmth of the rice or tea through the thick walls, and the swirl at the bottom is only revealed with the very last spoonful, once the bowl is nearly empty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn incised mark appears under the foot, but it remains impossible to read with certainty: it is impossible to attribute this piece to a specific ceramicist. The presence of a signature rather than a simple factory stamp does, however, suggest an individual studio piece, though this cannot be stated with certainty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare: hand washing recommended. Avoid the dishwasher, which dulls the luster of the cobalt glaze over time, and sudden thermal shocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated dimensions: diameter 10 to 11 cm, height 7 to 8 cm (to be confirmed by direct measurement).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54449248010573,"sku":"CHA-031","price":75.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/4071\/3037\/files\/IMG_2365.heic?v=1785784419"},{"product_id":"bol-ivoire-craquele-branche-baies-vintage","title":"Cracked ivory bowl, branch with berries","description":"\u003cp\u003eStoneware with a finely crackled ivory glaze (kannyu), encircled by two red lines at the rim and the base. Between these, a branch with pointed green leaves and clusters of red berries unfolds, reminiscent of nanten (sacred bamboo), a plant traditionally associated with the Japanese New Year and considered a bringer of good luck. It crosses a radiating geometric motif traced in gold, likely a stylized family crest (mon). On the inside bottom, a small golden crescent discreetly marks the center of the bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bowl of this size fits in the hand for daily rice: you hold it, you do not set it down to serve yourself. Its crackled glaze develops a patina over time, as the network of fine fissures deepens and becomes slightly colored with each wash, making each piece unique after years of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA two-character mark is incised under the foot, but it remains impossible to read with certainty; it is impossible to attribute this piece to a specific workshop. It belongs to the same decorative family as other pieces with crackled glaze and gold decoration already seen (such as the zodiac character bowl), though one cannot claim it comes from the same set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare: hand wash only. The gilding and enamels suffer from dishwashers and abrasive sponges; this bowl should be wiped with a soft cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated dimensions: diameter 11 to 12 cm, height 6 to 7 cm (to be confirmed by direct measurement).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54449261314381,"sku":"CHA-032","price":85.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/4071\/3037\/files\/IMG_2358.heic?v=1785784786"},{"product_id":"tasse-gres-glacure-degradee-bleue-vintage","title":"Blue gradient glazed stoneware mug","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand-thrown stoneware with a slightly curved silhouette. The top of the cup features a speckled ash glaze, almost sand-like to the visual touch, which then descends into an indigo blue gradient before darkening to a deep black near the base. This gradual transition from one shade to the next evokes a horizon, never repeating itself in exactly the same way on any two cups. The unglazed foot reveals raw, reddish clay and the marks of hand-throwing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cup of this size and height is meant to be held for daily green tea (yunomi) rather than left sitting on a saucer: its thick walls retain heat, and the gradient running across it is fully revealed once the cup is in hand and turned toward the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA piece without a signature or visible mark under the base: it is impossible to attribute this glaze flow to a specific workshop or ceramist. We therefore remain cautious about its exact origin, while being able to describe with certainty the technique employed: a layering of hand-poured glazes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare: hand washing is recommended to preserve the matte finish of the speckled area. Avoid sudden thermal shocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated dimensions: diameter 8 to 9 cm, height 8 to 9 cm (to be confirmed by direct measurement).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54449276027213,"sku":"CHA-033","price":75.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/4071\/3037\/files\/IMG_2350.webp?v=1787477274"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/4071\/3037\/collections\/IMG_2206.jpg?v=1785090119","url":"https:\/\/dogou.fr\/en\/collections\/chawan.oembed?page=2","provider":"Dogou","version":"1.0","type":"link"}