Known by the epithet, Tenmoku (heaven's eye), the Yuteki (oil drop) chawan (matcha bowl) comes with a silver lining, embodying the refined beauty of Kyoto pottery and the deep cultural heritage of Japanese tea ceremony. Master-crafted by world renowned artisan, Tanaka Kosen (92 years), whose work has occupied center-stage in Parisian exhibitions, this chawan features the Imperial form used only by nobility and monks during the Edo period.

Handmade Japanese tea wares are referred to as Kogei in Japan; the concept that beauty resides in the artisan’s work through nuances, wabi-sabi (irregularities), and defining differences between each piece.