Celadon Asagao-gata Senchawan - 60ml

This elegant celadon senchawan (small teacup for sencha) is thrown in an open asagao-gata (morning glory/conical) shape from porcelain. This morning glory shape is favoured in Uji where the tea traditionally has a lighter colour, as the wide lip allows for quicker cooling of the tea and for easy drinking, while the narrowing of the shape towards the foot concentrates the tea, making the colour of the tea easier to see. The transparent glaze on the inside of the cup lets the pure white of the porcelain shine through, allowing the true colour of the tea to be discerned. The outside of the cup is given a classic celadon glaze, with its pale blue-green tone recalling the clarity of the Uji River and the elegance of ancient Song Dynasty wares. Before using it for the first time, it is recommended to soak the piece in water for 10 minutes. This will dislodge any dust from the clay as well as slow down the natural development of patina in the glaze. This teacup was made by the skilled craft