A matcha tea bowl (chawan) hand-crafted and fired in a wood-fired kiln by Master Potter Banggok Seo Dong-gyu. Completed using the green ash glaze technique with elm tree ash as the glaze material, this work is characterized by the natural colors and textures created by the wood-fired kiln's distinctive irregular flames and ash settling. The unique surface formed as wood ash melts and vitrifies inside the kiln results in a one-of-a-kind piece—no two works are identical. Crafted with a comfortable, naturally fitting form for the hand, it can be used for whisking matcha (tencha) or enjoying a simple cup of tea in daily life. When tea is placed in the bowl, the green ash glaze deepens in color, and with continued use, you can experience the subtle changes as the essence of tea gradually permeates the vessel. As a work crafted by the hands of Master Potter Banggok Seo Dong-gyu, each piece has subtle variations—a characteristic unique to handmade ceramic works. Artist: Master Potter Banggok Seo Dong-gyu Technique: Wood-fired kiln, elm tree ash green glaze Use: Matcha tea bowl, tea bowl Price: ₩485,000

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