{"product_id":"bark-textured-water-offering-bowl","title":"Bark Textured Water Offering Bowl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditionally used in tea ceremony to receive excess water, rinses and spent tea, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJian Shui\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is sometimes referred to as a water catcher or waste-water bowl. I’ve come to think of it instead as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Offering Bowl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — a vessel that receives what is poured away and gives it a place within the ritual.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis generous form holds approximately 1000ml, making it well suited to longer tea sessions or sharing tea with others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspired by the weathered surface of tree bark, the exterior is worked with sodium silicate and gently stretched, allowing the clay to crack and open into its own organic pattern. During firing, warm iron flashing has moved across the surface in soft blushes of rust, ochre and earthy red, making each area of the bowl subtly different.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe interior is finished in a quiet, soft-toned glaze, creating a gentle contrast with the tactile exterior and making the vessel easy to rinse and care for after use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach piece is unique and lovingly handmade — intended not simply as a functional object, but as another small point of attention within the rhythm of tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; details —\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eApprox. 1000ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade and individually formed; dimensions may vary slightly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectric fired to stoneware temperature of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1260°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePour with presence. Return with gratitude\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Open4Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54281852256624,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/8296\/8176\/files\/IMG_4104.jpg?v=1788942908","url":"https:\/\/open4tea.com\/products\/bark-textured-water-offering-bowl","provider":"Open4Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}