Vintage Japanese Hand Thrown Signed Ceramic Tea Bowl Chawan Chadansu case and interiors

case and  interiors

Having been lovingly and carefully displayed by 3 generations of collectors

With exception to some blemishes and oxidation it has a nice aged patina

woven reed sliding doors

Signed in the lower left with an artist name and red seal

Vintage Japanese Hand Thrown Signed Ceramic Tea Bowl Chawan Chadansu case and interiorsThis is a vintage Japanese ceramic bowl known as a chawan (tea bowl) used in Japanese chado (tea ceremony). Showa era or mid to late 20th century. This bowl was hand thrown, hand painted, and high fired for lasting durability. This chawan measures approximately 5" in diameter by 3" tall. Having been in carefully stored or very lovingly use, it remains in very fine condition.