Vintage Japanese Hand Thrown Ceramic Tea Bowl Chawan 5" Text Blade length: 9 3/4" (25cm)

Blade length: 9 3/4" (25cm)

woodwork and paneling

1920) hand painted tea cup and saucer

The red lacquer surface shows age-appropriate edge wear and minor paint loss consistent with the period and use

It has been well used yet well loved

Vintage Japanese Hand Thrown Ceramic Tea Bowl Chawan 5" Text Blade length: 9 3/4" (25cm)This 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.