Product Description This Bizen Ware Katakuchi bowl is a masterpiece of Japanese pottery craftsmanship. Made from wood-fired natural clay, it offers durability, strength, and a unique glazing technique. Its classic design, subtle lip, and timeless shape make it a beautiful addition to any table. The exterior and interior of the ceramic has a smooth tactile finish due to it being wood fired and left unglazed – honouring the clays natural beauty. Bizen ware or Bizen-yaki (備前焼) is a type of Japanese pottery traditionally from Bizen province, presently a part of Okayama prefecture. Bizen is characterized by significant hardness due to high temperature kiln firing. Common earthen-like, reddish-brown colours appear due to the absence of glaze and organic markings resulting from the wood firing process. Details Made in Japan. Materials: wood fired clay. Unglazed ceramic. Measurements: Approximately L11 x W14 x H 4.5cm Please note as each piece is handmade and wood fired sizes, colour, and markings will differ from piece to piece – each is truly unique.
