Usuzumi Tea Leaf Bowl

Description

I am am an Usuzumi Tea Leaf Bowl. Shaped like a leaf, made for leaves. I begin in the tea tin but often wander to the appetizer plate… light, quiet, and never just one thing.

Curator’s Notes

There’s something so graceful about the shape of this bowl, elegant but unexpected. I love using it as a scoop for loose tea leaves, but just as often it ends up on the table holding olives or a few small bites. It’s one of those pieces that quietly shifts between roles, always adding a bit of refinement without trying too hard. A simple form with just the right amount of presence.

Usuzumi Tea Leaf Bowl was curated by Stevenson Aung

Designer/Maker

Maker: Ryuji Mitani

Designer: Ryuji Mitani

Specifications

Dimensions: 2.5″ (w) x 5.8″ (l) x 1.0″ (h) or 64mm (w) x 146mm (l) x 25mm (h)

Weight: 1.0 oz or 28 g

Materials: Cherry Wood with Usuzumi Lacquer

Details

• Handcrafted in Matsumoto, Japan
• Features Ryuji Mitani’s signature on the bottom of the bowl
• Underside of bowl is black
• Wash with a soft sponge and mild dish soap. Rinse with warm water
• Wipe with a cloth and dry well
• Each piece is unique and will have variations
• Urushi lacquer will patina and change in texture and color with time and use