Tea Ceremony Chawan Tea Bowl Colorful Fower Paining on Porcelain Glaze 5" Red These hashioki were made with

These hashioki were made with high fired ceramics for lasting durability

Blue & white hand painted imari ceramic in a maple leaf

This chest has all its 130 year old deep rich patina

ISBN 9781561582815

This one is in a style known as Oribe chawan

Tea Ceremony Chawan Tea Bowl Colorful Fower Paining on Porcelain Glaze 5" Red These hashioki were made withThis is a ceramic bowl known as a chawan (tea bowl) used in a Japanese chado (tea ceremony). It dates to the Taisho Era. Suitable more for the summer season its thin walls allow the tea to cool faster during the hot summer months. It has a deep clear signature of the potter. This chawan measures 5 1 2" wide at its widest by 3" tall. Having been in storage for 70 years it remains in fine condition.