Today's MatchaWan :D (new name, but tea's the same)

[Takarabune]

Thanks, Seeker. He has a twin, though one eye remains open while the other's shut. They're the first and only pair I've come across by Seigan. Nice breakfast; I'm sure it was delicious.
Fantastic glaze, David. I never knew chawans could react that way with hot water! Regardless, great piece.
This is a fun & insightful 'MatchaWan' thread.

[Seeker]

Thank you David, thank you Takarabune.

I just love seeing all the beautiful chawan and chadogu wares!

[Seeker]

New chawan from shyrabbit aka Michael Coffee:
Thought I'd give direct window light a try.



cheers

[Takarabune]

I shall have to try direct window light; it creates an epic portrait!
Here's one of my prized Kyo-yaki chawans, depicting a Heian court lady. The backside features kanji, referencing an excerpt from "The Tale of Genji." The script, as well as her delicate features, are hand-painted with gold. I'd love to know its translation!

[karmaplace]

I shall have to try direct window light; it creates an epic portrait!
Here's one of my prized Kyo-yaki chawans, depicting a Heian court lady. The backside features kanji, referencing an excerpt from "The Tale of Genji." The script, as well as her delicate features, are hand-painted with gold. I'd love to know its translation!

That is so lovely. I wish I could help with the translation, but calligraphy and I do not understand each other...I can only make out random bits and pieces, and they're mostly just syllables or non-useful words like "of".

[Takarabune]

That is so lovely. I wish I could help with the translation, but calligraphy and I do not understand each other...I can only make out random bits and pieces, and they're mostly just syllables or non-useful words like "of".

Thanks, Karmaplace. I'd love to learn Japanese someday.

[Chip]

Beautiful "MatChawan"-s everyone!

Broke out this remarkable Cory Lum Tenmok/Oil Spot chawan, but before I could capture the Kaoro organic matcha in it, the batteries died. But did manage to take a few prelim pics.

[Takarabune]

Epic chawan, Chip.

[Chip]

Epic chawan, Chip.

Thanks, it really is spectacular with neon green matcha in it. But aren't all chawan-s?

[IPT]

Awesome Chawan Chip and Seeker.

[bonjiri]

test drive of a celadon chawan
shirogesho or white slip applied on red stoneware chawan !

YAY !
cheers

c

[Seeker]

Wow Chip!
I drool with envy!

Beautiful Cory!

[Seeker]

This morning's matcha.



cheers.

[Chip]

Thanks Seeker.

That is a very interesting Chawan, I don't remember it???? More photos please!!!

[David R.]

Thanks Seeker.

THat is a very interesting Chawan, I don't remember it???? More photos please!!!

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