Gold matcha tea bowl by Naosaku

Tanba gold-painted kiln-change tea bowl - Naosaku Masamoto

Height 7.2 cm x diameter 14 cm

The brilliance and emotiveness created by gold leaf

The gold leaf applied to the entire inside shimmers delicately in the soft light, casting a mysterious light that resembles moonlight reflected on the surface of the matcha tea. The gold leaf changes its faint glow with the movement of the tea whisk, creating a quiet sense of exhilaration between host and guest. The gold leaf is thin and uniform, and when you run your finger over it, you can feel the subtle unevenness, evoking the careful brushwork of Masamoto Naosaku.

Scenery of "heaven and earth" depicted by kiln changes

The exterior of the body shows dramatic changes due to wood-fired firing. The color changes from sandy gold to deep orange around the rim, the center has a metallic luster close to ink blue, and the lower body has a misty, indigo-gray glaze. The ash-covered lines that blur the boundaries between these two elements evoke the horizon before dawn, creating a dialogue with the heavens symbolized by the gold leaf.

Rough clay from Tanba × Precision potter's wheel

Granite grains unique to Tamba remain in various places in the clay, and when the light hits them, they sparkle like tiny stardust. The base is cut slightly higher, and the wheel marks have been carefully removed, while still leaving a slight fluctuation that gently guides the handle. The shallow bowl shape, with a wide, open body, beautifully shows the way the thin tea spreads out softly, while also smoothing the movement of the tea ceremony.

Functional beauty that stands out at tea ceremonies

The color of the matcha : The reflected light from the gold makes the green stand out brightly, naturally drawing the customer's attention to the inside.

Heat and cold retention : The varying thickness of the base keeps the temperature constant, making it useful in any season.

Ease of use : The beveled rim makes it soft on the lips, and the gentle curve of the body fits comfortably in the palm of your hand.

A landscape that grows with age

As the piece is repeatedly used for tea ceremonies, the gold leaf will mix with the ingredients of matcha and take on a soft, antique color. Meanwhile, the outer kiln-transformed surface will lose its luster with use, and the indigo gray areas will gain depth. The years will imprint different changes on both the glaze and the gold leaf, and the process of these changes coming together to form a one-of-a-kind landscape is the true joy of developing this piece in your own hands.

Handling precautions

When using for the first time, please blanch the pot lightly in boiling water to allow the surface to become accustomed to the product before use.

After use, gently wash with lukewarm water, wipe off any excess water with a soft cloth, and then dry in the shade.

Please avoid rubbing the gold leaf with a hard sponge or abrasive powder. This will help the thin gold film last longer.

Sparkling gold and earth-like kiln-changed finishes—the "Tamba Gold-Colored Kiln-Changed Tea Bowl by Masamoto Naosaku" is a rare bowl that combines luxury and natural beauty, bringing elegance and warmth to your tea ceremony. We hope you will treasure it for many years to come, and enjoy the story of light and shadow that deepens with time.