Blue and white tsunami tea bowl by Kotaro Ikura

Width: 16.0cm Height: 6.5cm

We are pleased to present the "Blue and White Porcelain Mizunohana Tea Bowl" by Ikura Kotaro, a ceramic artist active in Yagyu, Nara, the home of the master swordsman. This matcha bowl maintains the traditional dignity of tea ceremony pottery while shining with innovative design and craftsmanship. It is a special matcha bowl that combines Ikura's unique aesthetics with his outstanding technique.

The elegance and transparency of blue-and-white porcelain

The greatest appeal of the "Seipakuji Mizunohana Tea Bowl" is the beauty of its translucent seipakuji. A glaze that has been prepared over a long period of time is applied to the entire bowl, creating a delicate, sheer texture. The soft light blue of the seipakuji porcelain soothes the viewer's mind, like the surface of a tranquil stretch of water, making the tea ceremony experience even more special.

Innovative design while preserving the dignity of tea pottery

This matcha bowl features an innovative design while firmly maintaining the dignity of traditional tea pottery. Kotaro Ikura has breathed new life into the shape of the tea bowl, revealing new possibilities in the world of tea ceremony. This piece shows a free-thinking approach that is not bound by the traditional concept of a matcha bowl, yet it is outstanding in that it still maintains the formality and tranquility of the tea ceremony.

Delicate beauty of form and texture

The "Blue and White Porcelain Mizunohana Tea Bowl" is characterized by its delicate beauty, carefully carved out using a plane that is familiar to Ikura-sama's hands. When held in the hand, its smooth, flowing curves feel comfortable, and the elegant lines that spread throughout the bowl enhance its beauty. It is also exceptionally comfortable to use when actually making matcha, and you can enjoy its light feel that fits comfortably in the hand.

Design inspired by Mizunohana

As the title "Mizu no Hana" (Water Flower) suggests, the piece was named after the way it resembled a flower made of water when it was completed. The transparency of the pale blue porcelain and the subtle color of the glaze seem to reproduce the beauty of flowing water and flowers reflected on its surface. The curves surrounding the bowl evoke the natural beauty of flowing water, creating an impression of tranquility and elegance.

The pinnacle of traditional Japanese crafts

He studied under the master of white porcelain, Fujiwara Tsunenobu, at Osaka University of Arts and is a talented ceramic artist with a history of receiving numerous awards. The "Blue and White Porcelain Mizunohana Tea Bowl" is another product of his outstanding technique and unique aesthetics, and is sure to become a timeless treasured piece of tea ceremony pottery.

The "Blue and White Porcelain Mizunohana Tea Bowl by Ikura Kotaro" is a beautiful matcha bowl that combines the transparency of blue and white porcelain with an innovative design. Ikura Kotaro's work, which respects tradition while pursuing innovation, is sure to breathe new life into the world of tea ceremony. Take this opportunity to experience its outstanding charm and enrich your tea ceremony experience.