This 平茶碗（ひら chawan）, crafted in the Kobushi-yaki (こぶ志焼) tradition, is a refined example of understated Japanese ceramic artistry. The hirachawan form features a wide mouth and shallow body, resembling a plate more than a bowl. This type of tea bowl—also called a 馬盥茶碗（ばだらいちゃわん / badarai chawan）—is traditionally used during the summer season, as its open shape allows the tea to cool quickly and evokes a refreshing sense of airiness.
The bowl’s broad, upright rim and gently sloping sides emphasize its light, open silhouette. The surface is covered in a captivating 海鼠釉（なまこゆ / namako-yu）, or sea cucumber glaze, characterized by fluid transitions of deep navy, celadon green, and milky white. The glaze flows organically, pooling and streaking like waves on a shore, creating a dynamic yet tranquil visual texture.
Inside, the glossy surface reflects light with a gentle shimmer, while the unglazed foot (kodai) reveals the warm, sandy clay body typical of Kobushi-yaki, grounding the piece in natural simplicity. The interplay of glaze and form embodies the aesthetic of wabi-sabi—beauty found in imperfection and natural rhythm.
A serene and open vessel, this hirachawan captures the essence of summer tea gatherings: cool, spacious, and quietly elegant.
Size: 14 x 14 x 7cm
