Vintage item, never used. A Seto-yaki 瀬戸焼 hira chawan 平茶碗, a low and wide matcha tea bowl traditionally used in the Japanese tea ceremony, especially during warmer seasons.
This bowl has a soft, open form with a shallow profile, making it comfortable for whisking matcha while giving the piece a light and elegant presence. The glaze combines a gentle pale pink-beige base with a flowing deep green accent around the side, creating a calm natural contrast. The green glaze appears like a landscape, moss, or flowing water, while the subtle crackle texture adds depth and a refined vintage character.
Seto-yaki is one of Japan’s historic ceramic traditions, produced in the Seto area of Aichi Prefecture. Known as one of Japan’s “Six Ancient Kilns,” Seto has long been associated with everyday ceramics as well as tea ware, valued for its variety of glazes and practical beauty.
Its wide shape makes it suitable not only for matcha, but also as a small serving bowl for sweets, desserts, or seasonal dishes.
