I. Identification

Item Number: CHW-555

Type: Chawan (Matcha Tea Bowl)

Name: Shigaraki-Style Iron-Speckled Chawan

Description: Rustic, iron-rich stoneware with natural ash effects and organic form

II. Attribution

Potter: Unknown (signed 礼 / Rei)

Kiln/Style: Shigaraki-influenced studio ware

Date: Late 20th – early 21st century

III. Construction

Material: High-iron stoneware

Form: Hand-thrown, slightly irregular lip

Kodai: Wide, hand-trimmed, unglazed

IV. Glaze & Surface

Gray-green feldspathic glaze

Iron inclusions (tekkō)

Natural kiln variation

V. Tea Aesthetics

Excellent grip

Balanced weight

Interior tone ideal for matcha

VI. Collector Notes

An honest studio piece emphasizing natural firing and wabi-sabi character.

Signature is not tied to a known master kiln.

A quietly powerful tea bowl—its surface alive with iron and fire, inviting daily use.