Ishida Kazuya Chahai 180 ml

Stoneware, wood-fired, mineral blue

10.4 cm (H) x 11 cm (L) x 7.3 (W)

This serving vessel is by Ishida Kazuya from Bizen and impressively demonstrates how raw porcelain clay and subtle color nuances come together in wood firing. The small bowl has an archaic, rough surface with crystalline areas reminiscent of weathered stone.

The color ranges between cool gray, pale blue, and mineral, almost chalky layers that form during the multi-day wood firing. Ash particles have settled irregularly on the surface and fused into glassy inclusions in the fire—leaving behind a texture that appears naturally grown.

This piece combines Bizen tradition, wood-fired character, and modern material aesthetics and is ideal for sake, tea, or as a collector's item. The serving vessel comes in a hand-signed wooden box (tomobako).