Setoguro Matcha Bowl CATEGORY_Plate-All The engraving on the surface

The engraving on the surface is reminiscent of flower petals

A mandala is a geometric arrangement of symbols

Perfect as a gift or for entertaining

but also years of dedicated practice

while also serving beautifully as a sashimi platter

Setoguro Matcha Bowl CATEGORY_Plate-All The engraving on the surfaceThis matcha bowl by Hori Toshiro, a master of Mino ware, draws out the jet black luster of Setoguro, or Seto black, a style valued in tea ceremony culture for its rich color and soft sheen. Horis rendition is a deep, complex black that seems to glitter from within like a night sky of veiled stars. Setoguros unique finish is achieved by drawing the vessel from the kiln mid firing and plunging it into water to rapidly cool, a technique known as