Vintage Japanese Hand Thrown Ceramic Tea Bowl Chawan 5" Text 1920) hand painted tea cup

1920) hand painted tea cup and saucer

It remains in good condition It is high fire glazed both inside and out

the interior is a highly reflective green glaze that looks like a still pond

Inside diameter = 12"   Inside height = 5"

Old world craftsmanship - made with wooden pinned box joints (see picture 9)

Vintage Japanese Hand Thrown Ceramic Tea Bowl Chawan 5" Text 1920) hand painted tea cupThis 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.