{"product_id":"handcrafted-shino-wood-fired-pottery-teacup-011","title":"The Snow Rock Bowl — Shino Wood-Fired Chawan","description":"\u003csection aria-label=\"Product essentials\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetails at a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.9 in (73.7 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRim diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.7 in (94 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.1 in (104.1 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.8 in (71.1 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e handmade, wood-fired Shino teaware suitable for serving tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e one of a kind; one piece available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips from Vancouver, Canada. Orders are normally dispatched within 1–3 business days after payment confirmation. See our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eShipping Policy\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003eReturn \u0026amp; Refund Policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Snow Rock Bowl — A Landscape Held in Clay\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a cup that looks like it was pulled from the earth rather than thrown on a wheel. Its surface erupts in a thick, dramatic Shino crawled glaze — white as fresh snow, fractured into a thousand irregular islands, each one separated by a dark web of iron-black where the underlying clay breathes through. It is rugged, tactile, and entirely its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlaze \u0026amp; Surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e The exterior is encrusted in a densely crawled white Shino glaze — the glaze has contracted dramatically during firing, pulling apart into raised, rocky formations that beg to be touched. Deep charcoal and iron-brown show through every crack and gap, creating a striking monochrome landscape of light and shadow. The overall effect is like a frozen tundra seen from above, or lichen-covered rock just after snowfall. The interior transitions to a quieter mood: a soft blue-grey-white, with a ring of dark fire marks tracing the rim's interior edge and a smooth white pool gathering at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm \u0026amp; Feel:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide, generous chawan form with a naturally pinched and irregular rim — shaped entirely by hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubstantial 400g weight — one of the heaviest in the collection, deeply grounding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptionally thick walls for superior heat retention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroad, stable base — sits with quiet authority on the tea table\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnglazed foot ring reveals the raw dark stoneware beneath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor the Art of Tea:\u003c\/strong\u003e The wide-open chawan form invites you to slow down. Cradle it in both hands, feel the texture of the crawled glaze against your palms, and let the tea cool to the perfect temperature before drinking. This cup is particularly well-suited to matcha — its wide mouth and open form allow the whisk to move freely, and the pale interior lets the green of the tea shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOne of a kind. Wood-fired in a single kiln firing. Never to be repeated.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable for contact with tea. Hand wash gently and avoid abrasive cleaners. Variations and firing marks are part of this one-of-a-kind handmade piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eastern Metaphysics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49289775186094,"sku":"EM-SN-TC-011","price":85.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/8931\/8830\/files\/20260902_052323.jpg?v=1788334067","url":"https:\/\/easternmetaphysics.art\/products\/handcrafted-shino-wood-fired-pottery-teacup-011","provider":"Eastern Metaphysics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}