Retailer Chawan

This tea bowl was wheel thrown in retailer my small pottery workshop in Taiwan. I used a groggy Taiwanese clay and then applied a traditional Japanese shino glaze.

While glazing I dusted some wood ash over parts, which resulted in a glassy second glaze over the top of the shino.

I love making tea bowls. Each one seems to be slightly different. I enjoy molding the clay while wet and creating an aesthetically pleasing form.

Tea bowls have a long and interesting history. Many people over the years have enjoyed drinking tea from them during their quieter moments, or chatting with a friend.

I hand-carved the foot ring to add more character to the bowl.

Be the owner of a handmade tea bowl from the beautiful island of Taiwan.

Detailed dimensions:

Height: 9.5 cm
Width: 11 cm