Japanese Tea Ceremony Ceramic Chawan Tea Bowl Tetsubin The whole chest is divided

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

birds and three people in a traditional dance

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

It is finely hand painted in with a rabbit over waves motif

It is signed and titled by the artist

Japanese Tea Ceremony Ceramic Chawan Tea Bowl Tetsubin The whole chest is dividedThis 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