Iga Earthen Tranquility Matcha Bowl Hare Tsutsumi This skillfully shaped side plate

This skillfully shaped side plate is perfect for presenting side dishes or small sweets

leaving a lasting impression on your guests and family

The sides of the chopstick tips are square to make it easy to pick up food

This modern shiny black plate features a brush mark on the surface which gives a traditional and arty impression

The molding process is called mizukote

Iga Earthen Tranquility Matcha Bowl Hare Tsutsumi This skillfully shaped side plateIn this work, Iga ware artisan Fukushima Kazuhiro presents an Iga ware matcha bowl of quiet depth and presence. The surface carries subdued, earthy tones animated by the translucent green of a vidro glazelike a fragment of the natural world held in suspension, where clear water gathers against rugged clay within the vessels form. Wheel thrown and fired four times, the piece accumulates new "scenery" with each kiln cycle. Ash continually settles and