Tea bowl Chawan
Antique ash-glazed Japanese bowl, Vintage Collector's Piece
An object crafted to be used, not just looked at.
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Product description
This 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.
The 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. This bowl belongs to those Japanese utensils that accompany one's daily movements for years until they become familiar.
A vintage collector's item, available in a single copy, it already carries a history and will continue its own in your kitchen.
Care: this vintage ceramic piece should be hand-washed to preserve the ash glaze and its patina; avoid sudden thermal shocks.
Craft and know-how
About this object
This 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.
The 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. This bowl belongs to those Japanese utensils that accompany one's daily movements for years until they become familiar.
A vintage collector's item, available in a single copy, it already carries a history and will continue its own in your kitchen.
Care: this vintage ceramic piece should be hand-washed to preserve the ash glaze and its patina; avoid sudden thermal shocks.
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Features and care
Delivery and returns
Fast delivery
All our products are carefully stored in Paris and shipped within 1 to 2 business days.
Your order usually arrives within 48 hours in metropolitan France (Colissimo). Free shipping from €50.
No customs fees, no long wait: you enjoy Japanese quality with the speed of a local delivery.
30-day returns
You have 30 days from receipt to return an item. This period includes the 14-day legal withdrawal period.
For returns after 14 days, the item must be unused, unwashed, and in its original packaging. Return shipping costs are your responsibility, unless there is a defect or an error on our part.
Returns are to be arranged by email at leonard@dogou.fr.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do the shades of this bowl vary so much?
Its natural ash glaze was formed in a traditional kiln, where each area of the piece reacted differently to the flame.
Is it a one-off piece?
Yes, it is a vintage piece and there is only one.
How do I look after it without damaging it?
Avoid the dishwasher, and the microwave if the bowl would heat up suddenly, and dry it after washing to protect the bare, unglazed foot.
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