A teabowl fired in Mino in the mid-Edo period. It is an example of the so-called Genkotsu Chawan, created by pressing the body with fingers, the bowl features multiple indentations, lending it a unique texture. It is thought to have been fired at kilns such as Kako and Dachi. The scattered feldspar glaze over a jet-black base glaze evokes the aesthetic of Karatsu ware Somente pieces. Still, the feldspar drips emphasize the bowl’s rugged three-dimensionality, a hallmark of Mino pottery. When used, the bowl’s matte black finish offers a stunning contrast to the vivid green of matcha tea.

Several chips in the foot that have been repaired with lacquer, that harmonised already with its age. A single chip is also present on the rim. It comes with a box.