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Iwagama Wax-Resist Pussy Willow Tea Bowl - Spring Nekoyanagi Chawan with Kiri Box
Iwagama Wax-Resist Pussy Willow Tea Bowl - Spring Nekoyanagi Chawan with Kiri Box
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Dhs. 1,038.00 AED
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A serene and poetic tea bowl from Iwagama kiln, decorated with a gentle pussy willow (nekoyanagi) motif using the wax-resist (ro-nuki) technique. This matcha bowl features a soft gray-lavender body adorned with delicate catkin buds in warm yellow, pink, and gray, capturing the quiet beauty of early spring. New and unused, complete with paulownia wood box. Ships with tracking from Japan.
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[ PRODUCT DETAILS ]
• Artist: Iwagama / Gankyo (巌窯)
• Origin: Japan
• Type: Tea Bowl (Chawan / 茶碗)
• Style: Wax-resist decorated (Ro-nuki) / Traditional Japanese / Zen Minimalist
• Dimensions: 11.7 cm diameter × 8.0 cm height (4.6" × 3.1") – Standard size for Usucha (thin tea)
• Materials: Stoneware clay, wax-resist glaze decoration
• Packaging: Inscribed paulownia wood box (kiri-bako) reading "蝋抜 猫柳 茶盌"
• Condition: New / Unused. Pristine condition with no marks of use.
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[ ABOUT THIS PIECE ]
This tea bowl captures one of the most tender moments in the Japanese seasonal calendar — the emergence of pussy willow (nekoyanagi) catkins in early spring. Using the wax-resist (ro-nuki) technique, soft silhouettes of willow branches and their fuzzy buds appear to float across the bowl's gentle gray-lavender surface.
The pussy willow catkins are rendered in warm yellows, soft pinks, and muted grays, their rounded forms suggesting the downy softness that gives the plant its Japanese name 'nekoyanagi' (猫柳) — literally 'cat willow,' named for the catkins' resemblance to a cat's paw. The palette is deliberately restrained, evoking the quiet, still-cold mornings of late February when these first signs of spring appear along riverbanks.
[ WHY CHOOSE THIS TEA BOWL? ]
The wax-resist technique (ro-nuki) creates a distinctive soft-edged quality that cannot be achieved through direct painting. Wax is applied to the areas where the design will appear, then the surrounding glaze is applied; when fired, the wax burns away, revealing the design beneath. This indirect method gives the pussy willow motif an almost dreamlike quality — soft, atmospheric, perfectly suited to the subject matter.
[ CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE ]
In Japanese tea ceremony, the selection of utensils reflects the season and creates a poetic connection between nature and the tearoom. Pussy willow is one of the earliest harbingers of spring in Japan, appearing while snow may still linger. A bowl decorated with nekoyanagi would be particularly appropriate for tea gatherings in February and March — a gentle announcement that winter is releasing its hold.
The Japanese concept of 'kisetsukan' (季節感) — seasonal awareness — is fundamental to tea ceremony aesthetics. This bowl beautifully embodies that principle.
[ PROVENANCE & AUTHENTICITY ]
Accompanied by a paulownia wood box (kiri-bako) inscribed "蝋抜 猫柳 茶盌" (Wax-Resist Pussy Willow Tea Bowl) with the kiln name "巌窯" (Iwagama). This piece is new and unused.
[ SUGGESTED USES ]
• Seasonal tea ceremony use — ideal for late winter to early spring gatherings (February - March)
• A gentle, meditative piece for daily matcha practice
• Perfect gift for tea lovers, nature enthusiasts, or those who appreciate understated Japanese design
• Meaningful springtime gift symbolizing renewal and the gentle beauty of nature
[ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ]
Q: What is wax-resist (ro-nuki) technique?
A: Wax-resist is a decorative technique where wax is applied to the clay surface in the desired pattern before glazing. When the piece is fired, the wax burns away, leaving the design in a contrasting tone against the glazed background. This creates soft, organic-looking imagery.
Q: Can I use this for drinking matcha?
A: Yes! This is a functional tea bowl designed for matcha preparation. It is new and ready for use.
Q: How should I care for this bowl?
A: Before first use, soak briefly in clean water. After use, rinse gently with warm water and dry completely. Store in its paulownia box when not in use. Never use a dishwasher.
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• Dispatch: Within 1-6 business days
• Carrier: Japan Post EMS / UPS (with tracking)
• Packaging: Carefully wrapped with protective materials
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[ PRODUCT DETAILS ]
• Artist: Iwagama / Gankyo (巌窯)
• Origin: Japan
• Type: Tea Bowl (Chawan / 茶碗)
• Style: Wax-resist decorated (Ro-nuki) / Traditional Japanese / Zen Minimalist
• Dimensions: 11.7 cm diameter × 8.0 cm height (4.6" × 3.1") – Standard size for Usucha (thin tea)
• Materials: Stoneware clay, wax-resist glaze decoration
• Packaging: Inscribed paulownia wood box (kiri-bako) reading "蝋抜 猫柳 茶盌"
• Condition: New / Unused. Pristine condition with no marks of use.
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
[ ABOUT THIS PIECE ]
This tea bowl captures one of the most tender moments in the Japanese seasonal calendar — the emergence of pussy willow (nekoyanagi) catkins in early spring. Using the wax-resist (ro-nuki) technique, soft silhouettes of willow branches and their fuzzy buds appear to float across the bowl's gentle gray-lavender surface.
The pussy willow catkins are rendered in warm yellows, soft pinks, and muted grays, their rounded forms suggesting the downy softness that gives the plant its Japanese name 'nekoyanagi' (猫柳) — literally 'cat willow,' named for the catkins' resemblance to a cat's paw. The palette is deliberately restrained, evoking the quiet, still-cold mornings of late February when these first signs of spring appear along riverbanks.
[ WHY CHOOSE THIS TEA BOWL? ]
The wax-resist technique (ro-nuki) creates a distinctive soft-edged quality that cannot be achieved through direct painting. Wax is applied to the areas where the design will appear, then the surrounding glaze is applied; when fired, the wax burns away, revealing the design beneath. This indirect method gives the pussy willow motif an almost dreamlike quality — soft, atmospheric, perfectly suited to the subject matter.
[ CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE ]
In Japanese tea ceremony, the selection of utensils reflects the season and creates a poetic connection between nature and the tearoom. Pussy willow is one of the earliest harbingers of spring in Japan, appearing while snow may still linger. A bowl decorated with nekoyanagi would be particularly appropriate for tea gatherings in February and March — a gentle announcement that winter is releasing its hold.
The Japanese concept of 'kisetsukan' (季節感) — seasonal awareness — is fundamental to tea ceremony aesthetics. This bowl beautifully embodies that principle.
[ PROVENANCE & AUTHENTICITY ]
Accompanied by a paulownia wood box (kiri-bako) inscribed "蝋抜 猫柳 茶盌" (Wax-Resist Pussy Willow Tea Bowl) with the kiln name "巌窯" (Iwagama). This piece is new and unused.
[ SUGGESTED USES ]
• Seasonal tea ceremony use — ideal for late winter to early spring gatherings (February - March)
• A gentle, meditative piece for daily matcha practice
• Perfect gift for tea lovers, nature enthusiasts, or those who appreciate understated Japanese design
• Meaningful springtime gift symbolizing renewal and the gentle beauty of nature
[ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ]
Q: What is wax-resist (ro-nuki) technique?
A: Wax-resist is a decorative technique where wax is applied to the clay surface in the desired pattern before glazing. When the piece is fired, the wax burns away, leaving the design in a contrasting tone against the glazed background. This creates soft, organic-looking imagery.
Q: Can I use this for drinking matcha?
A: Yes! This is a functional tea bowl designed for matcha preparation. It is new and ready for use.
Q: How should I care for this bowl?
A: Before first use, soak briefly in clean water. After use, rinse gently with warm water and dry completely. Store in its paulownia box when not in use. Never use a dishwasher.
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🔹 [ SHIPPING & PACKAGING ]
• Dispatch: Within 1-6 business days
• Carrier: Japan Post EMS / UPS (with tracking)
• Packaging: Carefully wrapped with protective materials
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