Shima Five-Sided Matcha Bowl Saiyu The composition is framed by

The composition is framed by leaves in softly shifting greens

The subtle color decorates the blooming flower painted on a white porcelain canvas

which means that the black lacquer applied as a base is visible in places under the vermilion lacquer

capturing the intricate details of sakura petals

creating a striking interplay of light and shadow

Shima Five-Sided Matcha Bowl Saiyu The composition is framed byThe Shima Five Sided Matcha Bowl captures the natural texture of Bizen ware, its overall matte surface evoking a sense of refined delicacy. From a pentagonal foot, the form unfolds into five softly flowing panels, organically stretching upward to create a harmony between structure and spontaneity. The shimmering stripe pattern on the bowls surface, known as hidasuki, emerges from the areas where rice straw had been wrapped around the vessel during