Vintage Japanese Mino-ware Chawan Tea Ceremony Bowl Ceramic 4.5" Calligraphy Fudo w/ Kiri Wood Box Fan and duality within the samurai

and duality within the samurai world

The seat is well worn but well loved by generations (see photo with ruler)

or a fine piece of ceramic or lacquerware

nioi with nie activity

Great to hold pens

Vintage Japanese Mino-ware Chawan Tea Ceremony Bowl Ceramic 4.5" Calligraphy Fudo w/ Kiri Wood Box Fan and duality within the samuraiThis is a Vintage Japanese hand built calligraphy decorated chawan. Height: 3. 25" Diameter: 4. 5" Seasonal Use: All seasons (medium walled, rounded shape) Type: Calligraphy themed chawan in the Oribe Mino tradition Kiln: Unknown studio kiln; likely Mino region or similar Clay: High iron stoneware with feldspar inclusions and a tight, sandy texture Glaze: Clear natural ash glaze over buff gray clay, with black iron oxide brushwork Motif: Hand painted