The CHECKERED STEP CHAWAN: hand-thrown in 'S' silhouette, honouring one of many historical Chawan forms of Chinese, Korean & Japanese pottery. Hand-painted cobalt with iron decorative painting employs a traditonal Andean Step motif; this tea-bowl  invites aesthetic contemplation of the repeating geometry and play of positive/negative space. Its sidewall is thrown to a fine lightness, with a minor 'saddle' curve in its rim. This bowl features a food-safe clear glaze, exposing a granular tan stonewear claybody with mica grog. Suited best for Summer matcha whisking with less thermal mass and large pool surface-area. However it's perfect to eat and drink from, and is well suited in any culinary or decorative setting to highlight excellent craftsmanship and rustic artistry.
5" diameter teabowl made in canada by william austin.