This item is my current favorite bowl. The brown clay with the green glaze is such a great color combination. There is a gorgeous swirl design at the bottom of the cup, which is a great surprise for guests as they drink, but unobtrusive enough that it doesn’t catch much, if any matcha powder while whisking. The glaze is super smooth, with chakin gliding around the lip effortlessly. The lip itself is uneven, and this might just be my bowl, but there is a great spot for a chashaku to rest in perfect harmony with what I would consider the front of the bowl. Perfect in all its imperfections and an absolute pleasure to use.