Karatsu-yaki Madara Karatsu Matcha Bowl, Flat Tea Bowl, Medium Bowl Mark on the back, unreadable Beautiful condition, vintage item This is a Madara Karatsu matcha bowl, a flat tea bowl from Karatsu-yaki. As a flat matcha bowl, it is also recommended for serving sake and side dishes as a medium bowl. When you hold it in your hand, it feels heavier than you might expect, and it is a rustic vessel with a strong earthy texture. The surface has a yellowish glaze mixed with black and white spots, and its rich expression is captivating. There is a mark on the back, which appears to be four hand-carved characters, but it is unreadable, and the kiln etc. are unknown. Size Diameter 16.2 x Height 5.3 (cm) Weight Approx. 330g Condition Beautiful condition, stored in a private home No box or accompanying notes, item only It is in a clean condition with little signs of use. Due to the handmade nature of the item, there may be cracks, color unevenness, and pinholes. Please understand that this is a reused, vintage item. About Madara Karatsu Madara Karatsu is Karatsu-yaki with a straw ash glaze (warabai-yu). Straw ash glaze is a glaze made mainly from the ash of burnt rice straw. The name Madara Karatsu comes from the fact that the appearance of the finished product, with the body of the clay peeking through, looks mottled (madara). The black spots are due to the iron content of the clay, and they add an accent to the vessel. You can enjoy the different expressions from every angle. Madara Karatsu is one of the most heat-resistant types of Karatsu-yaki, and it is fired in the hottest part of the kiln. #sac's Karatsu-yaki #sac's Japanese tableware