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Galaxy Maki-e Heat-Resistant Glass Summer Matcha Bowl

$595.00

Experience the beauty of the night sky with this extraordinary "Galaxy" (Ginga)銀河 Heat-Resistant Glass Matcha Bowl, handcrafted by renowned Kaga Maki-e artist Kasho Yoshida of Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan.

Created using Yoshida's signature Shotai Shikki technique, this unique tea bowl combines heat-resistant glass with multiple layers of natural urushi lacquer. The elegant Galaxy maki-e design evokes the shimmering stars of the Milky Way, bringing a sense of tranquility and wonder to every bowl of matcha.

Unlike ordinary glass tea bowls, the exterior is coated with five layers of lacquer, making it comfortable to hold even when filled with hot matcha. The transparent glass beautifully enhances the vibrant green color of the tea while offering excellent heat insulation.

A perfect harmony of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary design, this bowl is ideal for both tea ceremony and everyday matcha enjoyment.

About Shotai Shikki 硝胎漆器 (Lacquered Glass)

Shotai Shikki is a rare Japanese lacquerware technique in which natural urushi lacquer is carefully applied to heat-resistant glass. Developed and refined by Kasho Yoshida, this method combines the elegance of traditional Japanese lacquerware with the practicality of modern glass, creating tea bowls that are both beautiful and functional.

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