Heki 碧 is a traditional Japanese color, a strong blue-green, derived from the stone, greenjasper. Jasper has been used in jewelry since ancient times and comes in a variety of colors. At first glance, this matcha bowl looks purple but is a mixture of multiple colors with blue-green at its base.
Volume: 425 ml
Size: 11.5 cm diameter, 6.5 cm height
Ceramics tradition: Hasamiyaki
Kiln: Chojuro
Material: Porcelain
Region: Hasami, Nagasaki
Warnings:
May be used with microwave
Do not use with dishwasher, nor oven.
As the piece ages, the glaze may crack and stain -- a process calledkannyu.
There may be slight variations in color, and may not match the photo exactly.
