Japanese Tea Ceremony Ceramic Chawan Tea Bowl Tetsubin This is a vintage Japanese

This is a vintage Japanese mid Showa Era (mid 1900's) bronze Orin (singing bowl) set complete with cushion

The whole chest is divided into two sections making it very versatile

This one is 11" tall and hand painted in a traditional motif

It has all of its original deep rich patina

This is a fine professional grade Hocho (包丁) from Seki Magoroku sushi chef's knife from the mid to late 20th century

Japanese Tea Ceremony Ceramic Chawan Tea Bowl Tetsubin This is a vintage JapaneseThis is a vintage Japanese ceramic bowl known as a chawan (tea bowl) used in Japanese chado (tea ceremony). It is unique to the Hagi kilns and dates to the early Showa Era (c. 1930's). Its deeper shape makes it more suitable for tea ceremony of the winter months as it holds its warmth longer than the lower flatter summer style. This bowl was hand thrown, hand painted, and high fired for lasting durability. It has the signature stamp of the Oribe