Signed Oribewear Tea Ceremony Chawan Tea Bowl Green Spot Drips & Pine Trees Imari these functional sculptural works are

these functional sculptural works are meant to be viewed from the bottom and have little extra flourishes underneath

this basket remains in  very good condition

this dish remains in excellent condition

It shows great care in the construction with hardened hinoki wood peg construction

Made of solid Keyaki (Japanese elm) it’s strength and durability has stood the test of time

Signed Oribewear Tea Ceremony Chawan Tea Bowl Green Spot Drips & Pine Trees Imari these functional sculptural works areThis is a ceramic bowl known as a chawan (tea bowl) used in a Japanese chado (tea ceremony). This one is in a style known as Oribe chawan. These chawan are made with a bright white clay and usually feature a signature bright green glaze applied in two spots with brown loose usually strait brush work between them. Suitable more for the winter season, its thick, high walls are used to keep the tea warm longer. This chawan measures 5 1 2" wide at its